Small Birds Among Maple Trees
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Unkoku Toson's Small Birds Among Maple Trees 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
"Small Birds Among Maple Trees" by Unkoku Tosan (c. 1591-1644) transports viewers into a delicate autumnal realm where nature’s poetry unfolds. A masterwork of the Japanese Momoyama period (1568-1600), this six-panel folding screen (byōbu) showcases Tosan’s skillful synthesis of Unkoku-school ink techniques with subtle polychrome accents. The composition breathes with rhythmic vitality – maple branches, painted in warm mineral pigments, arch gracefully across gold-leaf clouds while tiny songbirds perch or take flight with exquisite precision. As a student of the legendary Hasegawa Tōhaku, Tosan inherited the tradition of "less is more," where controlled brushstrokes evoke infinite space. The work’s significance lies in its embodiment of wabi-sabi aesthetics during Japan’s transition from turbulent warfare to refined culture, making it a celebrated example of how Momoyama artists transformed Chinese-inspired ink painting into distinctly Japanese decorative formats for elite interiors.
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece lends itself beautifully to minimalist or Japandi-style environments. Consider displaying a high-resolution reproduction (standard byōbu dimensions: ~150cm height × 360cm width when fully extended) as a room divider in a light-filled study or executive office, where its golden hues would complement walnut wood furnishings. In residential settings, select a single iconic detail – perhaps a cluster of maple leaves with one bird – as a framed focal point above a low console table, paired with ikebana arrangements in celadon vases. The painting’s autumnal palette harmonizes particularly well with saffron or slate-gray walls, while its vertical movement balances modern horizontal furniture lines. For smaller spaces, opt for a detail reproduction at 1:3 scale (approximately 50×120cm) to maintain visual impact without overwhelming the area.
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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.
