Fujiwara No Yasumasa Gekka Roteki Zu
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's Fujiwara No Yasumasa Gekka Roteki Zu 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
In Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s Fujiwara No Yasumasa Gekka Roteki Zu, moonlight bathes the scene in an eerie glow, casting elongated shadows that heighten the tension of this legendary encounter. The print depicts the 10th-century courtier Fujiwara no Yasumasa playing his flute beneath the moon, unaware of the lurking bandit Hakamadare, frozen mid-creep in Yoshitoshi’s signature dynamic composition. Created during the late Edo period’s ukiyo-e decline, Yoshitoshi’s work revitalized traditional printmaking with unprecedented psychological intensity and modernist distortions – this very piece exemplifying his "uki-e" (floating world) reinvention through dramatic foreshortening and unsettling emptiness. Considered a masterpiece of "kaidan-e" (ghost prints), it bridges Edo’s decorative traditions with Meiji-era innovations, influencing later shin-hanga artists in portraying emotional depth through negative space and arrested motion.
For contemporary spaces, this print commands attention as a striking focal point – its indigo-dominated palette harmonizes beautifully with warm wood tones or matte black furnishings in minimalist interiors. Frame it traditionally with kiri wood and buffered museum glass to preserve delicate pigments while echoing its historical context, or opt for a sleek floater frame for modernist contrast. Ideal for a study or meditation nook, its vertical ōban size (approx. 14×9 inches) pairs elegantly above low consoles or beside shoji screens, where the moonlight’s silver gradations can catch ambient lighting. Complement its supernatural mood with organic textures like raw silk drapes or a wabi-sabi ceramic vase, avoiding visual competition from bright colors. In offices, position it near seating areas to spark conversations about Japan’s artistic transition periods while the duel scene’s tension subtly energizes creative spaces.
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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.
