Rakuchu-Rakugai (View of Daily Life in Kyoto), six panel screen
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Vanderbilt Museum of Art's Rakuchu-Rakugai (View of Daily Life in Kyoto), six panel screen 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 Rakuchu-Rakugai screen at Vanderbilt Museum of Art transports viewers to 17th-century Kyoto's vibrant streetscape in stunning detail. This six-panel folding screen exemplifies the Momoyama period's exuberant Rimpa school tradition, where gold-leaf clouds frame bustling scenes of merchants, nobles, and festivals against landmarks like Kiyomizu Temple. The rhythmic composition alternates between panoramic city views and intimate vignettes, showcasing Japan's transition from medieval austerity to lavish decorative arts. Considered masterpieces of byōbu (folding screen) painting, such works documented urban life while serving as status symbols in elite residences. The dynamic gold-and-color palette creates radiant movement, transforming a functional room divider into a glowing window to Kyoto's golden age—representing Japan's first true genre paintings that influenced ukiyo-e prints centuries later.
For contemporary spaces, this screen's replica would make a striking focal point in minimalist or Japandi-style interiors. Hang a full-scale reproduction (typically 60" tall x 12ft wide unfolded) behind a low sofa to emulate traditional shoin-zukuri viewing, or display individual panels as curated artwork groupings. The warm gold leaf harmonizes with walnut furnishings and tatami-inspired textures, while the azure and vermillion accents pair beautifully with indigo textiles or bota-mochi green walls. In offices, position it vertically behind a desk to create ceremonial gravitas—the historical scenes stimulate creativity while the gold finish enhances natural lighting. For smaller spaces, choose a section highlighting cherry blossom festivities to maintain the seasonal beauty without overwhelming dimensions. Always balance its ornate quality with clean-lined furniture and ample negative space to honor the Rimpa aesthetic principle of "filling emptiness."
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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.
