Shoki the Demon Queller
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Utagawa Kunisada's Shoki the Demon Queller 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
Utagawa Kunisada's Shoki the Demon Queller bursts with dynamic energy, capturing the legendary Daoist deity mid-action as he subdues a grotesque oni (demon) beneath his feet. The woodblock print exemplifies the ukiyo-e tradition's mastery of bold linework and vibrant color, with Kunisada's characteristic flair for dramatic composition—Shoki's exaggerated stance and flowing robes create electrifying diagonals, while the demon's contorted form adds tension. Created during the Edo period’s printmaking golden age (c. 1840s), it reflects Kunisada’s popular yakusha-e (actor-print) influence, blending Kabuki theatre's theatricality with folkloric sujet. As Kuniyoshi's rival and Utagawa School leader, Kunisada cemented Shoki’s recurring motif in ukiyo-e, bridging warrior prints (musha-e) and supernatural imagery—a testament to Edo's fascination with moral allegories.
For contemporary decor, this print’s crimson-and-indigo palette complements modern minimalist spaces as a striking accent; frame it in a slender black lacquer frame against ivory walls to intensify its drama. In a home office, pair it with muted earth tones and clean-lined furniture for balance—the 14" x 9" standard ōban size suits above a desk or console without overwhelming. Consider matting with woven hemp to echo Edo-period textures, or place beside a single Ikebana arrangement to honor its Japanese roots. For eclectic interiors, layer it with abstract art sharing its bold strokes (e.g., Franz Kline) to create cross-cultural dialogue. Lighting is key: directional LED spots will make the demon’s gold accents glow while preserving the delicate paper.
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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.
