Child By The Water
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Yamamoto Kanae's Child By The Water 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
Yamamoto Kanae's Child By The Water is a captivating early 20th-century Japanese woodblock print that exudes nostalgic serenity through its delicate lines and soft color palette. Created during the Taisho era (1912–1926), a period when Japan embraced both traditional techniques and Western influences, the print depicts a solitary child in rustic clothing standing pensively by a tranquil body of water, framed by subtle natural elements like grasses and ripples. This work exemplifies shin-hanga ("new prints"), a movement that revitalized ukiyo-e with modern sensitivity—blending Edo-period craftsmanship with Impressionist light effects and Japonisme's enduring appeal. Kanae, a pioneer of sōsaku-hanga ("creative prints"), here bridges folk art and fine art, making the piece significant as both an aesthetic achievement and a cultural artifact.
For interior styling, Child By The Water would harmonize beautifully in spaces seeking understated grace. Its muted earth tones—ochres, faint blues, and whites—pair elegantly with minimalist or wabi-sabi decor, enhancing rooms with natural textiles (linen, rattan) or matte ceramics. Hang it in a study or bedroom to cultivate calm; the intimate scale (typical of woodblock prints, often 25x38 cm) suits a modestly sized frame with a slim, light wood border. In an office, position it near neutral walls to create visual breathing room, or contrast its softness with industrial touches like black metal shelving for balance. The pastoral theme complements botanical accents (pampas grass, bonsai) but avoids clashing with bold patterns—let its quiet poetry take center stage.
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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.
