Ryogoku No Suzumi
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Utagawa Kuniyoshi's Ryogoku No Suzumi 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 Kuniyoshi's Ryogoku No Suzumi (Cooling Off at Ryogoku) vividly captures the lively atmosphere of Edo-period summer nights along the Sumida River. This mid-19th-century ukiyo-e print depicts crowds enjoying fireworks and nighttime festivities, with wooden balconies jutting over the water and boats gliding beneath. Kuniyoshi's dynamic composition bursts with movement—kimono sleeves billow, lanterns glow warmly against indigo skies, and distant fireworks explode like chrysanthemums of light. As a leading figure of the Utagawa school, Kuniyoshi revolutionized warrior prints (musha-e) but here demonstrates masterful fūzokuga (genre scenes) with witty contemporary details. The work exemplifies late Edo ukiyo-e at its peak, balancing traditional craftsmanship with playful urban realism that influenced both Japanese manga and Western Impressionists. Its cultural significance lies in documenting middle-class leisure during Japan's closed-country era before modernization.
For contemporary spaces, select a museum-quality replica printed on washi paper to honor the artwork's material tradition. In minimalist interiors, frame it with a slender black lacquer border to complement the print's deep blues and accentuate fiery pops of vermillion. It shines as a focal point above low-profile sofas in Japandi-style living rooms, where its lively energy counters serene neutrals. Consider pairing with organic textures like rattan pillows or a shoin-inspired desk for coherent East-meets-West aesthetics. In offices, opt for a smaller format (approx. 40x50cm) to avoid visual overwhelm while maintaining ornamental impact—position near reading nooks to echo the scene's recreational spirit. The artwork's cool palette suits north-facing rooms, while its warm lantern lights harmonize with wood-toned furnishings. For maximalist spaces, create a salon wall combining this with Hiroshige's waterways prints and modern indigo-dye textiles.
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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.
