Setouchi Tomonoura
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Tsuchiya Koitsu's Setouchi Tomonoura 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
Tsuchiya Koitsu's Setouchi Tomonoura (1938) is a luminous woodblock print that epitomizes the nostalgic beauty of shin-hanga ("new prints"), blending traditional Japanese craftsmanship with Western-influenced realism. The scene depicts Tomonoura, a historic harbor in Hiroshima Bay, bathed in golden twilight—fishing boats rock gently on shimmering indigo waves, while warm lantern glow spills from inns along the shoreline. Koitsu masterfully employs delicate gradations (bokashi) to capture the ethereal interplay of light and shadow, heightening the dreamy tranquility of this vanishing old Japan. As a shin-hanga artist under publisher Watanabe Shozaburo, Koitsu helped revitalize ukiyo-e aesthetics for modern audiences; today, this print is celebrated for its poetic atmosphere and technical precision, offering a poignant glimpse into prewar Japan’s serene coastal life.
For interiors, Setouchi Tomonoura’s serene palette and horizontal composition make it ideal for spaces emphasizing calm sophistication. In a minimalist living room, pair it with warm wood tones and textured linen upholstery to echo its organic warmth; the indigo waters could inspire navy accents in cushions or ceramics. Its moderate size (approx. 25x37 cm for standard editions) suits intimate areas like studies or bedroom nooks, where its twilight glow enhances coziness. For offices, frame it with slim black wood to complement the inky depths of the print, creating a focal point amid neutral walls. Avoid overcrowding—let its quiet luminosity anchor the space, perhaps flanked by a single wabi-sabi pottery piece or a sleek task lamp with a parchment shade to harmonize with its aged-paper aesthetic.
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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.
