Preparing Seven-herb Porridge (nazuna) For The New Year
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Suzuki Harunobu's Preparing Seven-herb Porridge (nazuna) For The New Year 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 delicate woodblock print Preparing Seven-herb Porridge (nazuna) For The New Year by Suzuki Harunobu transports viewers to an intimate Edo-period domestic scene suffused with quiet grace. Created around 1765 during the golden age of ukiyo-e, Harunobu's signature refined style shines through in the slender figures, subtle color gradations, and meticulous patterning of textiles. This work exemplifies the artist's revolutionary contribution to Japanese art - his pioneering use of benizuri-e (pink-printed pictures) with multiple delicate colors heralded the full-color nishiki-e prints that would follow. Beyond its historical significance, the composition radiates tranquil harmony as women engage in the ceremonial preparation of nanakusa-gayu, a detoxifying New Year's dish. Harunobu elevates the everyday moment through exquisite detail: the cascade of folds in a kimono sleeve, the focused tilt of a head, and the careful arrangement of herbs reveal Japanese aesthetic principles of wabi-sabi finding beauty in impermanence and modest routines.
When displaying Harunobu's print in contemporary spaces, consider its gentle vertical composition (typical ōban size: ~39 x 26 cm) ideal for focal points above consoles or reading nooks. Frame it in a slim black lacquer or natural ash wood frame to honor Edo aesthetics while preventing visual competition with its soft earth tones - the muted greens of herbs and blush pinks of robes. In minimalist offices, it brings contemplative balance near meditation corners; pair with low washi-shade lamps and a single ikebana arrangement echoing the herbal motif. For eclectic homes, group with other ukiyo-e food-themed prints like Hokusai's Aji series at staggered heights, unifying them through matching mat widths in warm ivory. Avoid stark white walls; opt for soft taupe or pale fern backgrounds that amplify the print's delicate chromatic harmony while maintaining its status as a sophisticated historical statement rather than decorative filler.
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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.
