Bluesash
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Takehisa Yumeji's Bluesash 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
Takehisa Yumeji's Bluesash (often titled Woman with Blue Sash in English) is a captivating distillation of Taisho-era Romanticism, blending Western Art Nouveau elegance with Japanese bijin-ga (beautiful women painting) traditions. The melancholic beauty with downcast eyes, swathed in soft indigo fabric against a muted background, embodies Yumeji’s signature "Yumeji-style" – delicate lines, wistful expressions, and a haunting blend of modernity and nostalgia. Painted circa 1920s, it reflects Japan’s cultural flux post-WWI, where urban sophistication met lingering traditional aesthetics. Though sometimes overshadowed by his graphic design work, this piece is pivotal in art history as a bridge between ukiyo-e’s legacy and early Showa-period commercial illustration. The blue sash itself becomes a visual haiku, whispering of loneliness and transience, themes central to Taisho artists responding to rapid industrialization.
For contemporary spaces, Bluesash offers versatile sophistication. Its subdued palette of slate blues and creams suits minimalist or Japandi interiors, where it could anchor a reading nook with a low walnut console and washi paper lamp. In offices, a medium-sized giclée print (around 60x45cm) behind a desk creates contemplative focus, harmonizing with mid-century furniture or Scandinavian neutrals. The painting’s vertical composition pairs well with tall, slender decor like ikebana arrangements or an art deco floor lamp. For color echoes, pair with navy velvet cushions or a cerulean Murano glass vase – but avoid clutter to let its quiet drama resonate. In smaller rooms, opt for a matte gold frame to warm the cool tones; in expansive settings, a black lacquer frame amplifies its graphic impact.
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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.
