Hanging Scroll Depicting The Autumnal Moon
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sakai Hoitsu's Hanging Scroll Depicting The Autumnal Moon into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The hanging scroll Depicting The Autumnal Moon by Sakai Hōitsu (1761–1828) captures the serene elegance of Japan's Edo period with masterful subtlety. Against an ink-washed background evoking twilight's hush, a slender crescent moon hangs delicately amidst drifting silver clouds, its reflection barely trembling on stylized waves below—a poetic distillation of autumn's melancholy beauty. As a pivotal figure of the Rinpa school revival, Hōitsu revitalized this decorative tradition by merging Ogata Kōrin's bold compositions with his own refined poetic sensibility. The scroll exemplifies kacho-ga (flower-and-bird painting) reimagined through moonlight's symbolism—where negative space becomes as expressive as brushstrokes. Scholars celebrate this work for bridging 18th-century opulence and 19th-century wistfulness, its restrained palette (indigo, silver, and sumi ink) whispering rather than declaring seasonal transition.
For contemporary spaces, this scroll demands contemplation rather than dominance. Hang it in a minimalist study or meditation room where its 60×120cm vertical format can breathe—paired with low-sheen metallic accents to echo the moon's glow. A nearby ikebana arrangement with autumnal grasses or single chrysanthemum stem would harmonize with its organic asymmetry. Avoid competing patterns; consider pale taupe or ash-blue walls to intensify the ink's depth. In offices, position it near natural light to dramatize the silver pigment's diurnal shifts, subtly reinforcing creativity's cyclical nature. For larger rooms, balance its intimacy with rough-textured washi paper lamps or a monolithic stone side table, letting Hōitsu's moon remain the silent conductor of space and season.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
