Sumiyoshi Full Moon
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's Sumiyoshi Full Moon 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 Sumiyoshi Full Moon (月岡芳年「住吉満月」) transports viewers to a serene nightscape steeped in poetic melancholy. Created in 1886 as part of his iconic One Hundred Aspects of the Moon series, this woodblock print exemplifies Yoshitoshi’s mastery of ukiyo-e while bridging traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern emotional depth. The composition depicts a lone female figure, possibly a poetess, standing atop the Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine’s arched bridge—her kimono echoing the moon’s luminosity against ink-washed pines. Yoshitoshi’s delicate gradation of indigo and silver, along with his signature "empty space" technique, creates a dreamlike contrast between celestial radiance and earthly shadows. As one of the last great ukiyo-e artists, Yoshitoshi elevated the genre beyond entertainment, infusing it with psychological nuance; this work in particular reflects the Meiji era’s tension between nostalgia and progress. Today, it’s celebrated as a pinnacle of bijin-ga (beautiful women prints) and lunar symbolism in Japanese art.
For interior settings, Sumiyoshi Full Moon thrives in contemplative spaces—a meditation room’s accent wall or a minimalist office behind a dark walnut desk. Its muted indigo palette pairs seamlessly with wabi-sabi textures: think washi paper lamps, cerulean-glazed pottery, or a taupe linen sofa. To honor its 15×10-inch proportions, frame it in a slim black lacquer border with 2-inch matting, amplifying the moon’s glow. In eclectic spaces, balance its lyricism with angular furniture (e.g., a Barcelona chair) or industrial concrete walls; for traditonal Japanese interiors, align it with shoji screens and tatami mats. Avoid competing artwork—let its lunar magnetism command attention. A dimmable spotlight at 3000K recreates Yoshitoshi’s intended moonlit drama, transforming any room into a timeless poetic vignette.
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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.
