Snow At Kinryuzan (mountain)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Utagawa or Ando Hiroshige's Snow At Kinryuzan (mountain) 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
In "Snow at Kinryuzan," Utagawa Hiroshige (also known as Andō Hiroshige) transports viewers to a serene winter scene at Tokyo’s iconic Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa. The ukiyo-e print, created during the Edo period (c. 1856–1858), is part of his renowned One Hundred Famous Views of Edo series. Hiroshige masterfully contrasts the temple’s vermilion gates and pagodas against a soft, snow-laden landscape, evoking a hushed, almost reverent atmosphere. Delicate brushwork captures the falling snowflakes, while the muted blues and grays of the sky and ground create a harmonious coolness, balanced by warm architectural accents. As a pivotal figure in Japanese woodblock printing, Hiroshige’s work influenced Western Impressionists like Van Gogh and Monet, cementing his legacy as a bridge between Eastern and Western art traditions. This piece exemplifies ukiyo-e’s poetic realism and its focus on transient beauty (mono no aware).
For interior spaces, Snow at Kinryuzan lends timeless elegance. Its balanced composition and subdued palette make it ideal for minimalist or Scandinavian-inspired rooms, where neutral walls and natural materials (like light wood or linen) echo its tranquility. In offices, it fosters calm focus when paired with clean-lined furniture and warm metallic accents. Consider a medium-sized print (24x36 inches) as a focal point above a console or desk, or group smaller reproductions with other Hiroshige works for a curated gallery wall. Frame it in a slim black or blond wood frame to honor traditional Japanese aesthetics, avoiding ornate styles that compete with its subtlety. The artwork’s wintry blues pair beautifully with earthy tones (taupe, oatmeal) or deeper hues like indigo for contrast, creating a cohesive yet dynamic space.
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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.
