Catching Fish by Moonlight on the Tama River from a series Snow Moon and Flowers
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Utagawa or Ando Hiroshige's Catching Fish by Moonlight on the Tama River from a series Snow Moon and Flowers 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 print Catching Fish by Moonlight on the Tama River from Hiroshige’s Snow, Moon, and Flowers series is a masterful example of ukiyo-e’s poetic sensibility. Bathed in a tranquil blue glow, the scene depicts fishermen along the Tama River under a full moon, their silhouettes mirrored in the still water. Hiroshige’s delicate gradations of color and meticulous attention to atmospheric perspective evoke a serene, almost meditative quality. Created in the mid-19th century during the Edo period’s dusk, this work reflects ukiyo-e’s shift from kabuki actors and courtesans to landscapes infused with wabi-sabi—impermanent beauty. As part of Hiroshige’s celebrated trilogy (Snow, Moon, Flowers), it embodies meisho-e (famous views) while influencing Western Impressionists like Van Gogh, who admired its compositional elegance and emotional subtlety.
For modern spaces, this print’s subdued blues and silvery moonlight lend themselves to minimalist or Japandi interiors. A medium-sized reproduction (around 24x36 inches) would anchor a study or bedroom, harmonizing with neutral palettes and natural materials like oak or linen. Its horizontal format suits above a low console or alongside sliding screens, while the nocturnal theme pairs well with indirect lighting—think paper lanterns or warm Edison bulbs. In an office, it fosters calm concentration; frame it in thin black wood to echo the sumi-e ink lines. Avoid overcrowding the wall; let Hiroshige’s moonlit stillness breathe, perhaps with a single ikebana arrangement below to amplify its Zen ethos.
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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.
