Landscape around Ishiyamadera and Lake Biwa (Finispiece to an album containing 54 illustrations and calligraphic excerpts from the Tale of Genji)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mitsuoki, Tosa's Landscape around Ishiyamadera and Lake Biwa (Finispiece to an album containing 54 illustrations and calligraphic excerpts from the Tale of Genji) 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
The painting Landscape around Ishiyamadera and Lake Biwa by Tosa Mitsuoki serves as a stunning finispiece to an album of Tale of Genji illustrations, radiating tranquility and poetic elegance. Created during Japan's Edo period (17th century), the artwork exemplifies the refined Yamato-e tradition, blending delicate brushwork with vibrant mineral pigments to depict lush greenery, serene waters, and mist-clad mountains. As the head of the imperial Tosa school, Mitsuoki revived classical themes with meticulous detail, positioning this piece as a bridge between aristocratic narrative painting and later ukiyo-e influences. The composition's dreamlike harmony—where temples nestle amid rolling hills and Lake Biwa shimmers under soft light—captures the spiritual essence of Japan's landscape tradition. Its inclusion in a Genji album underscores its cultural significance, embodying Heian-era literary refinement filtered through Edo-period aesthetics.
For interior styling, this artwork’s balance of nature and structure makes it ideal for spaces seeking serenity with cultural depth. In a minimalist office, a high-quality reproduction (suggested size: 60x40 cm) would anchor a neutral wall, its lush greens subtly echoed by potted plants like bonsai or bamboo. In a home, pair it with warm wood furniture and tatami-inspired textiles to enhance its traditional vibe while avoiding visual clutter. The painting’s soft blues and golds harmonize with earth-toned décor or muted indigo accents. For modern settings, contrast its classical elegance with sleek black frames and clean lines, allowing its intricate details to become a focal point. Install it where natural light can amplify its pigments, or opt for directional lighting to evoke the original’s luminous quality. Whether in a study, meditation corner, or boardroom, Mitsuoki’s masterpiece invites contemplation while elevating spatial harmony.
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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.
