Rain At Asakusa Kannon Temple
-
About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Tsuchiya Koitsu's Rain At Asakusa Kannon Temple 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.
-
Original Description
As dusk settles over Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tsuchiya Koitsu’s woodblock print immerses viewers in a tranquil yet evocative urban scene. Created in 1931 during Japan’s Shin-Hanga ("New Prints") revival movement, the artwork captures a rain-soaked evening near Tokyo’s historic Sensoji Temple, where glimmering lantern light bleeds into wet cobblestones and silhouetted figures huddle under umbrellas. Koitsu masterfully blends traditional ukiyo-e craftsmanship with Western-inspired light effects, creating atmospheric depth through delicate bokashi (gradated ink) techniques. The piece exemplifies Shin-Hanga’s early 20th-century success in reimagining Japanese printmaking for global audiences—earning Koitsu recognition alongside giants like Hiroshige for his lyrical portrayal of weather and architecture. Its subdued palette of indigo, gray, and gold distills the poetic melancholy of monsoonal Japan, standing as a pivotal bridge between Edo-period storytelling and modern landscape aesthetics.
When displaying this print in interiors, prioritize spaces benefiting from its contemplative energy—a meditation room’s neutral wall, or a corporate lobby’s accent panel where its raindrop patterns can echo minimalist textures. The 24x36cm standard size demands intimate viewing: float-frame it in slender black ash to complement its inky outlines, or opt for a recessed shadow box to amplify the paper’s tactile quality. Harmonize its taupes and blues with Shibui-inspired furnishings—perhaps a low walnut console beneath, or ceramic vases in analogous glaze tones. In offices, pair it with clean-lined Mid-Century furniture to highlight Shin-Hanga’s modernist undertones, ensuring spotlighting at a 30-degree angle to mimic Koitsu’s dramatic interplay of lantern-glow and shadow. Avoid cluttering adjacent walls; this narrative-rich scene commands a 1-meter breathing radius to preserve its immersive rainfall illusion.
-
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.
-
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.
