Three Beauties
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kitagawa Utamaro's Three Beauties 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
Utamaro’s Three Beauties of the Present Day (c. 1793) is a mesmerising trio portrait that epitomises the grace and subtlety of ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Depicting famed beauties of Edo-era pleasure quarters – geisha Tomimoto Toyohina, teahouse waitress Takashima Hisa, and a third figure (possibly Naniwaya Kita) – the work exudes quiet elegance through delicate linework, soft colour gradations, and intimate framing. As Utamaro masterfully captures their distinctive expressions and postures, the painting reveals his genius in psychological portraiture beyond conventional bijin-ga (beauty prints). The piece represents a pivotal moment when ukiyo-e transcended commercial prints to become high art, cementing Utamaro’s status as the premier portrayer of femininity in Japanese art history. Now housed in the Tokyo National Museum, it remains one of the most reproduced images of the Edo period.
For displaying this masterpiece in contemporary spaces, consider pairing its muted earth tones (creams, ochres, soft blacks) with minimalist Japanese-inspired interiors. A medium-sized giclée reproduction (approx. 60×90 cm) would command attention as a focal point in a study or lounge, ideally against a shoji-screen-style neutral wall. The vertical composition fits perfectly in narrow alcoves or alongside low-profile furniture with clean lines. Complement the artwork with natural materials like rattan or ash wood furnishings, and introduce subtle textile echoes through indigo-dyed cushions or a tatami-style rug. In offices, its serene aesthetic harmonises with Scandinavian or wabi-sabi decor schemes, where the women’s contemplative gazes create an atmosphere of refined tranquility amidst modern workspaces. Always avoid clashing with vibrant colours – let Utamaro’s nuanced palette dictate the room’s colour story.
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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.
