Summer the river at Ryoguku A geisha combing her hair
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Utagawa Kunisada's Summer the river at Ryoguku A geisha combing her hair 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 "Summer: The River at Ryogoku, a Geisha Combing Her Hair" is a captivating ukiyo-e masterpiece that transports viewers to Edo-period Japan's vibrant leisure culture. Part of Kunisada's celebrated "Twelve Months in Edo" series, this c. 1854 woodblock print vividly captures the cooling rituals along the Sumida River during sweltering summers. The composition balances intimate humanity with seasonal grandeur—a graceful geisha in delicate pink kimono attends to her toilette aboard a yakatabune pleasure boat, juxtaposed against distant fireworks bursting over Ryogoku Bridge's dramatic arc. Kunisada's signature emerges subtly near the boat's prow, while inset cartouches frame complementary summer motifs typical of his collaborative workshop production. As one of the last great masters of the Utagawa school, Kunisada revolutionized bijin-ga (beautiful women) prints by infusing them with cinematic perspective and psychological depth—qualities abundantly present here where the geisha's contemplative posture suggests both public spectacle and private moment.
For contemporary spaces, this artwork demands thoughtful placement to honor its cultural gravitas while achieving aesthetic harmony. Consider floating-frame mounting on navy or slate-gray walls to mirror the river's nocturnal tones in institutional lobbies or executive offices, ideally positioned at standing-eye level (approx. 58-65cm tall prints suit most ceilings). In residential settings, balance its vertical orientation flanked by minimalist shoji-inspired lighting or paired horizontally with seasonal companion prints. The geisha's salmon-pink kimono invites coral or celadon accent furnishings—perhaps a Noguchi lamp base or Bondo coffee table—while avoiding competing Asian motifs. Enlarge to 60x90cm proportions for modern rooms to amplify Kunisada's graphic impact, mindful of UV-filtering glass given the fugitive vegetable dyes. This masterpiece particularly elevates transitional zones like staircase landings where movement echoes the drifting boat's lyricism.
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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.
