One Hundred Okame
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Suzuki Hyakunen's One Hundred Okame 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
Suzuki Hyakunen's One Hundred Okame is a captivating late Edo-period masterpiece that radiates whimsical charm and subtle sophistication. This series depicts Okame (also known as Uzume), the jovial Shinto goddess of mirth, repeated in 100 delightful variations - from coy smiles to exaggerated features - each exuding infectious joy. Created during Japan's culturally vibrant 19th century, Hyakunen blends traditional ukiyo-e aesthetics with ingenious compositional playfulness, representing an important transitional piece between classical woodblock printing and modern graphic sensibilities. The deceptively simple portraits showcase masterful ink work balancing bold outlines with delicate shading, while the rhythmic repetition conceptually predates contemporary pop art by nearly a century. As one of Suzuki's most celebrated works, it occupies a special niche in Japanese art history - transforming folkloric motifs into avant-garde expressions through serial imagery, influencing later artists like Yoshitoshi who explored similar thematic variations.
For modern interiors, One Hundred Okame offers tremendous decor versatility framed as either a complete grid installation or curated selections. Its monochromatic palette harmonizes beautifully with minimalist spaces - try surrounding a clustered display with warm walnut millwork or placing selected panels against deep indigo walls for dramatic contrast. In creative offices, consider a linear arrangement above mid-century modern credenzas where the playful faces stimulate imagination while maintaining professional elegance. The ideal display wall should allow comfortable viewing of the intricate details - maintain at least 30cm spacing between frames for grid layouts in residential settings. For larger commercial spaces, dramatic oversized reproductions of key portraits make excellent focal points when paired with organic textures like woven rattan or ceramic vases. The artwork's inherent joyfulness particularly enhances entryways, lounges, or dining areas where its cheerful energy invites conversation.
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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.
