Segawa Kikunojo III 1751-1810 in the role of Oshizu
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sharaku Toshusai's Segawa Kikunojo III 1751-1810 in the role of Oshizu 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 arresting portrait of Segawa Kikunojo III (1751-1810) as Oshizu by Sharaku Toshusai captures a profound moment in ukiyo-e history. Created during Sharaku's brief but explosive 10-month career in 1794, this work epitomizes the artist's signature psychological intensity, showing the famous onnagata (male kabuki actor playing female roles) mid-performance with startling realism. The composition's bold lines and dramatic facial expression break from conventional idealization, revealing Sharaku's genius for capturing the tension between theatrical persona and vulnerable humanity. As one of only about 140 known Sharaku prints surviving today, this artwork represents a pinnacle of Edo-period woodblock printing – its flattened perspective and mineral pigments creating a striking graphic quality that would later influence Western artists like Toulouse-Lautrec and Van Gogh. The work's power lies in its paradoxical combination of vibrant performance and intimate revelation, freezing a transitory stage moment into timeless art.
For contemporary spaces, this Sharaku masterpiece demands thoughtful presentation to honor its historical significance while creating dynamic visual dialogue. In a minimalist office, consider framing just the central portrait (approximately 15×10 inches) in a slim black lacquer frame against dove-gray walls, allowing the bold mineral pigments - especially the distinctive red and yellow accents - to energize the space. For residential settings, place it in conversation with modern abstract art sharing its graphic quality and restricted color palette, perhaps pairing with a Mark Rothko print using similar earthy tones. The print's vertical format suits narrow walls beside built-in bookshelves or as part of a salon-style gallery wall mixing Edo-period ukiyo-e with contemporary photography. Maintain at eye-level (about 57-60 inches from floor) in spaces receiving soft, indirect lighting to preserve the delicate pigments while enhancing the dramatic facial expressions. Its ideal placement would balance the artwork's historical gravitas with modern spatial flow.
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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.
