Goyu Waitresses Soliciting Travellers from the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Utagawa or Ando Hiroshige's Goyu Waitresses Soliciting Travellers from the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido 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 Hiroshige's Goyu Waitresses Soliciting Travellers from The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō captures a lively yet atmospheric moment along Japan's famed Edo-era highway. Set at dusk, the scene glows with warm lantern light illuminating eager female attendants (known as meshimori-onna) playfully coaxing weary travelers into roadside inns. Hiroshige's masterful ukiyo-e style shines here—fluid lines define figures frozen mid-gesture, while graded Prussian blue skies and soft peach washes create lyrical contrast between human energy and nature’s tranquility. This 1833-34 print revolutionized landscape art by injecting intimate narrative into travel scenes, later influencing Western Impressionists like Van Gogh. As Station 35 of Hiroshige’s crowning series documenting the Tōkaidō’s post towns, it epitomizes meisho-e (famous-place pictures) while offering rare glimpses of Edo-period gender dynamics—elevating mere topography to social documentary.
For contemporary spaces, this print’s horizontal ōban format (approx. 9.5 x 14 inches) suits narrow walls above consoles or lining hallway galleries. Frame it in slender black walnut with anti-UV museum glass to protect delicate pigments while mirroring Edo-era woodblock textures. Its terracotta and indigo palette harmonizes effortlessly with mid-century modern furnishings or Japandi interiors—pair with rattan chairs and washi paper lampshades for organic cohesion. In offices, display alongside bonsai or ink stones to echo Hiroshige’s wabi-sabi aesthetic. Avoid overpowering colors nearby; let its delicate gradients command attention as a focal point. For larger rooms, consider Hiroshige’s complete Goyu Station diptych to underscore the journey theme—ideal for meditation spaces or boutique hotel corridors invoking nostalgic wanderlust.
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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.
