Yorimasa Shooting The Nue From The Roof Of The Palace
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Utagawa Kuniyoshi's Yorimasa Shooting The Nue From The Roof Of The Palace 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
Under the ghostly glow of a sickle moon, Utagawa Kuniyoshi's Yorimasa Shooting The Nue From The Roof Of The Palace erupts with supernatural drama, capturing the legendary 12th-century warrior Minamoto no Yorimasa mid-battle with the winged, chimera-like Nue demon. The 1843 woodblock print exemplifies ukiyo-e's golden age dynamism—billowing clouds fracture space diagonally, Yorimasa's taut bowstring vibrates with tension, while the Nue's monstrous hybrid form (monkey head, tiger paws, snake tail) twists in agony against a night sky washed in haunting indigo gradients. As part of Kuniyoshi's famed Heroes of Our Country's Military History series, this work revolutionized warrior depictions by merging historical narrative with kabuki-esque theatricality, cementing his reputation as Hiroshige's bolder counterpart who pushed ukiyo-e into daring supernatural realms.
For contemporary spaces, this print commands attention best as a focal point in studies or executive offices—its cobalt and iron-oxide palette pairs impeccably with mid-century teak furniture or slate-gray accent walls. Opt for a custom frame in matte black with a delicate gold fillet to echo the print's keyline, sizing it between 24x36" to 36x48" for optimal impact without overwhelming. In minimalist interiors, let it anchor a wabi-sabi vignette beside a rough-hewn ceramic vase holding a single branch; for maximalist dens, layer it with Edo-period maps or samurai helmets in curated asymmetry. Avoid competing red tones—instead, pull subtle accents from the Nue's fiery underbelly in ochre throw pillows or a washi paper lamp. Maintain 3-5 feet of breathing room to let Kuniyoshi's masterful negative space work its spellbinding effect.
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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.
