Six panel screen with birds and flowers of the twelve months
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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 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 (1583-1638), created during Japan's prosperous Momoyama period (1573-1615), represents a pinnacle of the refined Yamato-e tradition. Featuring delicate depictions of seasonal birds and flowers arranged across twelve months, the composition breathes with quiet poetic elegance. Gold-leaf clouds float above meticulously rendered flora and fauna, creating a dreamlike rhythm that moves the viewer's eye gracefully across the panels. As court painter to Emperor Go-Yōzei, Mitsunari elevated the decorative screen format to new heights of sophisticated storytelling. The work exemplifies the transition between the bold Momoyama aesthetic and the more restrained Edo-period styles, making it historically significant for understanding the evolution of Japanese screen painting. Particularly noteworthy are the subtle tonal gradations in the birds' plumage and the botanically accurate yet artistic flower arrangements that reveal the artist's keen observational skills.
When incorporating this masterpiece's reproduction into contemporary spaces, consider placing it in a minimalistic tatami room or executive office where its gold detailing can interact beautifully with natural light. The screen's vertical format (typically around 150cm tall) works well placed slightly off-center against deep-toned walls, allowing the gilded elements to glow warmly. For modern interiors, pair it with organic textures like raw silk cushions or a subdued washi paper lamp to harmonize with its delicate aesthetic. In Western-style settings, complement its seasonal palette - select furnishings incorporating the soft greens and pale pinks found in the cherry blossom and maple motifs. As folding screens naturally create spatial division while maintaining airflow, positioning it strategically can define areas elegantly in open-plan spaces without sacrificing the sense of flow that originally made these screens functional artworks.
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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.
