Rough Sea At Naruto In Awa Province And The Year-end Festival At Asakusa In Edo (on Verso)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Utagawa or Ando Hiroshige's Rough Sea At Naruto In Awa Province And The Year-end Festival At Asakusa In Edo (on Verso) 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
This breathtaking diptych by Utagawa Hiroshige (also known as Ando Hiroshige) masterfully contrasts nature's fury with human celebration in Edo-period Japan. On one panel, Rough Sea at Naruto in Awa Province captures the whirlpools' terrifying beauty with swirling Prussian blue waves and delicate foam patterns - Hiroshige's signature ukiyo-e style transforming nature into rhythmic abstraction. The companion scene, Year-end Festival at Asakusa in Edo, bursts with warm vermilion lanterns and lively crowds beneath Sensoji Temple's imposing vermilion gate, exemplifying Hiroshige's genius in balancing detailed narrative with atmospheric perspective. Created circa 1857 during Hiroshige's late period, these works showcase his mature "bird's-eye view" composition and revolutionary color gradations that profoundly influenced Western Impressionists like Van Gogh. As part of his celebrated Famous Views of the Sixty-odd Provinces series, this pairing represents ukiyo-e's golden age, where landscapes evolved from backdrops to poetic subjects brimming with mono no aware - the poignant awareness of life's transience.
For modern interiors, select museum-quality reproductions on handmade washi paper to honor Hiroshige's textures. Frame each panel separately in slender black lacquer frames (maximum width 2 inches) to maintain visual cohesion while allowing flexible arrangement - hang vertically in narrow hallways or horizontally above low-profile furniture. The seascape energizes minimalist spaces near floor lamps whose warm light echoes the lanterns' glow in the festival scene; position them asymmetrically at eye level (60-65 inches from floor) to create dynamic visual dialogue. In offices, pair with mid-century walnut furniture whose warmth complements Hiroshige's earth tones, or contrast with matte concrete walls that accentuate the Prussian blue's intensity. Choose sizes proportionate to your wall: two 12×18 inch prints suit compact spaces, while larger 20×30 inch versions make bold statements above sofas or reception desks. Always avoid direct sunlight to preserve the delicate pigments' brilliance.
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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.
