Tameijiro dan Shogo grappling with an adversary under water
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Utagawa Kuniyoshi's Tameijiro dan Shogo grappling with an adversary under water 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 dramatic woodblock print "Tameijiro Dan Shogo Grappling with an Adversary Under Water" immerses viewers in a moment of intense aquatic combat from Japanese folklore. The swirling currents and distorted light create a thrilling sense of movement, as the warriors' vibrant costumes billow weightlessly while they struggle amidst crashing waves. Created during the Edo period's ukiyo-e golden age (circa 1840s), this masterpiece exemplifies Kuniyoshi's genius for dynamic composition and theatrical storytelling. The artist revolutionizes traditional water depictions with innovative gradation techniques, where indigo blues dissolve into foaming whites to convey the ocean's depth. As part of Kuniyoshi's celebrated warrior series, this work significantly elevated the status of musha-e (warrior prints) from mass entertainment to fine art, influencing later generations of Japanese manga artists with its cinematic fight sequencing and psychological intensity.
For contemporary spaces, this print commands attention best when displayed as a focal point in minimalist interiors. A floating frame with museum glass enhances its antique authenticity while preventing glare on the delicate pigments. The ideal placement would be a charcoal-gray feature wall in a home office or lobby, allowing the print's azure tones to resonate against neutral surroundings. At its original oban size (~25x37cm), it benefits from generous matting within a 60x90cm frame to create proper viewing gravitas. Pair with streamlined mid-century furniture and indirect lighting to balance its dynamic energy, or use as part of an eclectic gallery wall by complementing its warm orange accents with terra cotta ceramics. In corporate settings, install vertically above a console table with a single ikebana arrangement to reference its Edo-period origins while maintaining executive sophistication.
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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.
