Fujiwara No Yasumasa Playing The Flute By Moonlight
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's Fujiwara No Yasumasa Playing The Flute By Moonlight 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
Under the ethereal glow of a full moon, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s Fujiwara No Yasumasa Playing The Flute By Moonlight (1883) captures a moment of serene enchantment. The woodblock print depicts the legendary Heian-period courtier Fujiwara no Yasumasa, cloaked in flowing robes, as he plays his flute amidst a tranquil nocturnal landscape. Yoshitoshi’s masterful use of delicate lines and subtle gradients evokes a dreamlike stillness, while the moonlight casts an otherworldly pallor over the scene, blending realism with poetic idealization. This work belongs to Yoshitoshi’s celebrated One Hundred Aspects of the Moon series, showcasing his late-career refinement of ukiyo-e tradition infused with psychological depth and dramatic tension. Revered as one of Japan’s last great woodblock masters, Yoshitoshi bridged Edo-period craftsmanship and Meiji-era innovation, making this piece a cornerstone of 19th-century Japanese art.
For interior spaces, this print’s balanced composition and muted tonal palette—soft indigos, silvery grays, and creamy whites—lend themselves to minimalist or Japandi-inspired decor. Its ideal placement would be a quiet reading nook or meditation area, where its contemplative energy can resonate. Choose a medium-sized frame (approximately 24x36 inches) with a slender black or natural wood finish to honor its traditional roots while maintaining modern elegance. Pair it with neutral linen textiles, low-profile furniture, and subtle organic accents like bamboo or stone to reinforce its harmony with nature. In an office, it could inspire creativity above a floating shelf adorned with a single ikebana arrangement, its lunar theme subtly echoed through brass or moon-phase decor elements nearby. Avoid cluttering the surrounding space—let Yoshitoshi’s artistry remain the quiet focal point.
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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.
