![Looking At Falling Snow, [1924] Oil Painting by Takehisa Yumeji](https://www.niceartgallery.com/imgs/1708426/l/takehisa-yumeji-looking-at-falling-snow-1924-7289ba07.jpg "Looking At Falling Snow, [1924] Oil Painting by Takehisa Yumeji")
Looking At Falling Snow, [1924]
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Takehisa Yumeji's Looking At Falling Snow, [1924] 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 Looking At Falling Snow (1924) is a wistful yet exquisite embodiment of Taishō-era romanticism, blending Japanese woodblock traditions with the soft melancholy of modern illustration. The scene depicts a solitary female figure gazing into a snow-laden landscape—her kimono meticulously detailed in subdued hues, her expression tinged with poetic longing. Yumeji, often called the "Japanese Toulouse-Lautrec," infused this work with his signature Yumeji-style: elongated, dreamlike proportions and delicate linework that evoke both ukiyo-e elegance and Art Nouveau fluidity. Painted amid Japan’s rapid modernization, the piece reflects a nostalgic yearning for fleeting beauty (mono no aware), cementing Yumeji’s legacy as a bridge between traditional and commercial art. While less globally prominent than his contemporary Hashiguchi Goyō, Yumeji’s lyrical intimacy resonated deeply with domestic audiences, making Looking At Falling Snow an enduring icon of early 20th-century Japanese aesthetics.
For interiors, this print’s muted palette—sage greens, dove grays, and whispers of pink—invites harmonious pairing with minimalist or wabi-sabi spaces. Frame it in a slim, unfinished oak border to complement its organic warmth, and hang it against a neutral wall (e.g., Farrow & Ball’s Skimming Stone) to amplify its quiet drama. Ideal for a reading nook or meditation room, its intimate scale (typical of shin-hanga prints, around 25x40cm) suits compact alcoves rather than expansive walls. Layer textures nearby: a rough linen cushion, a blackened steel lamp, or a single ikebana arrangement to echo its restrained elegance. In offices, pair it with matte ceramic vessels and parchment-toned stationery for a serene, creative ambiance—avoiding stark modernity to honor its nostalgic soul.
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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.
