Playing Koto In Mt. Ashigara
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Shokoku Ikai's Playing Koto In Mt. Ashigara 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
Playing Koto In Mt. Ashigara by Shokoku Ikai is a captivating Edo-period Japanese woodblock print that transports viewers to a serene mountain landscape infused with poetic elegance. The artwork depicts a lone musician playing the koto (a traditional zither) against the backdrop of Mt. Ashigara, famed in Japanese literature for its misty slopes and lyrical associations. Ikai's composition balances delicate human presence with sweeping natural beauty—soft gradations of ink suggest drifting clouds, while fine lines define the musician's tranquil posture. This work exemplifies ukiyo-e's late evolution, where romanticized landscapes and bijin-ga (beautiful person prints) merged to celebrate refined leisure. Though less known than Hokusai or Hiroshige, Ikai's prints are treasured for their ethereal quality and technical mastery of bokashi shading, offering a nuanced glimpse into Edo-period cultural ideals where art, nature, and music intertwined.
For interior styling, this print's muted palette of indigo blues, warm ochres, and soft grays lends itself to minimalist or Japandi spaces. Frame it in a slender black lacquer or light ashwood frame to complement its traditional roots, and hang it at eye level (approximately 1.5m) in a quiet corner or meditation room to echo its contemplative mood. Pair with natural materials like woven tatami mats, a low wooden console, or a single ikebana arrangement to enhance its harmony-inspired aesthetic. In offices, position it near seating areas to soften modern environments—its horizontal format (typical of oban prints) works well above sofas or credenzas. For color cohesion, introduce accents in sumi-ink black or washi-paper beige, avoiding bright contrasts that might disrupt its meditative balance. Opt for subtle spotlighting to mimic the print’s delicate luminosity.
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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.
