Picking Mushrooms
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Tsunetomi Kitano's Picking Mushrooms 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 Kitano Tsunetomi’s Picking Mushrooms, a delicate yet vivid scene unfolds, capturing the quiet intimacy of rural life in early 20th-century Japan. The artwork exemplifies Tsunetomi’s mastery of bijinga (beautiful women) painting, blending traditional ukiyo-e influences with subtle Western realism. Set against lush foliage, a young woman kneels gracefully, her kimono adorned with intricate patterns, as she gathers mushrooms—an everyday act elevated into poetic serenity. Tsunetomi’s soft washes of color and meticulous linework evoke nostalgia, rooting the piece in the shin-hanga movement’s revival of woodblock aesthetics. Though less internationally renowned than contemporaries like Hasui Kawase, Tsunetomi’s works remain celebrated for their lyrical femininity and contribution to modernizing Japanese print culture. Picking Mushrooms embodies this duality—timeless in subject, yet quietly progressive in its tender portrayal of female labor.
For interior styling, Picking Mushrooms lends understated elegance to spaces favoring organic tranquility. Ideal for a sunlit reading nook or minimalist dining area, its muted greens and earth tones harmonize with wooden furniture, linen textiles, or ceramic accents. Frame it in a slim black or natural beechwood border to echo the artwork’s traditional roots, and pair it with other shin-hanga prints or bonsai arrangements for cohesion. At roughly 40x50cm (common for shin-hanga prints), it suits smaller walls without overwhelming—perfect above a low console or beside a window where natural light enhances its delicate hues. In offices, it softens modern decor, complementing neutral palettes while offering a moment of contemplative calm. Avoid overcrowding; let its quiet narrative shine as a 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.
