Six panel screen with birds and flowers of the twelve months 2
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Tosa Mitsunari's Six panel screen with birds and flowers of the twelve months 2 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
This exquisite six-panel folding screen by Tosa Mitsunari (active early 17th c.), titled "Birds and Flowers of the Twelve Months 2", exemplifies the pinnacle of Momoyama-period decorative painting. Created during Japan's golden age of screen art (1568-1615), the work dazzles with its meticulous depiction of seasonal flora and fauna arranged across twelve poetic divisions. Mitsunari, a master of the prestigious Tosa school tradition, employs vibrant mineral pigments on gold-leaf ground to create shimmering motifs of peonies, chrysanthemums, and songbirds that seem to dance amid swirling clouds. The composition's rhythmic movement and luxurious materials typify the opulent aesthetic favored by warlord-patrons of the period. Art historically, this screen represents a crucial bridge between Yamato-e narrative traditions and the emerging Rinpa school's stylized naturalism, making it a coveted example of transitional Japanese decorative arts.
For interior applications, this screen's refined grandeur demands careful consideration. Its imposing six-panel format (typically ~150cm tall x ~360cm wide when fully extended) suits spacious traditional tatami rooms or modern high-ceilinged offices as a majestic room divider. Pair with minimalist furnishings in dark woods to offset the radiant gold background, or create dramatic contrast against slate-gray feature walls. The painting's seasonal chromatic progression—from spring pastels to autumnal crimsons—invites coordination with rotating textile accents. In corporate settings, position as a focal point in CEO offices or lobbies to communicate cultivated sophistication. For residential use, the screen transforms master bedrooms or formal tea rooms into contemplative retreats, particularly when illuminated with focused track lighting to accentuate the gold leaf's luminosity. Always maintain proper humidity controls and indirect sunlight exposure to preserve these delicate heritage pigments.
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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.
