The salon of a house of foreign merchants at Yokohama, 1861 2
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Utagawa Sadahide's The salon of a house of foreign merchants at Yokohama, 1861 2 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
The 1861 woodblock print The Salon of a House of Foreign Merchants at Yokohama by Utagawa Sadahide offers a vibrant window into Japan’s transformative Edo period. This meticulously detailed work captures the opulent interior of a foreign merchant’s residence in Yokohama, then a bustling hub of international trade. Western-style furniture, geometric floor patterns, and an ornate chandelier mingle with traditional Japanese elements like folding screens, creating a striking cultural fusion. Sadahide’s mastery of ukiyo-e techniques—bold outlines, flat planes of color, and intricate patterns—elevates this piece beyond mere documentation, becoming a dynamic record of Japan’s encounter with globalization. As part of the Yokohama-e (Yokohama prints) genre, it holds historical significance for its rare depiction of yōfū (Western-style) interiors while maintaining traditional Japanese perspective and composition. The print’s exotic subject matter and technical brilliance made it highly collectible even in its time, now treasured by museums for its narrative of cultural exchange.
For contemporary spaces, this print would lend refined eclecticism to a study or executive office. Its warm sepia tones and gold accents pair beautifully with mid-century modern furniture or Japandi decor, while the bustling scene suits larger walls (consider a 24x36” reproduction). Frame it in a minimalist black lacquer frame to honor its ukiyo-e origins, or opt for gilded Baroque molding to echo the salon’s Western influences. Position it as a focal point above a Chesterfield sofa or a low walnut console, subtly tying the color palette to the artwork’s earthy reds and indigos. In corporate settings, it sparks conversation about cross-cultural exchange—ideal for global trade offices or creative firms. Scale smaller reproductions for gallery walls alongside botanical prints or Edo-era maps to create a curated historical vignette.
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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.
