Working People
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Yasuo Kuniyoshi's Working People 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
Yasuo Kuniyoshi's Working People (1945) radiates with quiet dignity amidst postwar resilience. The oil painting depicts three laborers—a farmer, a seamstress, and a miner—anchored in earthy tones against a moody blue-green backdrop. Kuniyoshi's signature flattened perspective blends Japanese woodblock influences with American Social Realism, their slightly elongated forms echoing both Ukiyo-e traditions and Modigliani's modernism. Created after his release from WWII internment camps, this work transcends bitterness, instead affirming universal labor as dignified and heroic. Art historians cherish it as a pivotal bridge—where Eastern serenity meets Western narrative urgency, cementing Kuniyoshi’s legacy as the first Japanese-American artist exhibited at MoMA. The cracked textures in the miner’s hands and the seamstress’s downcast gaze whisper stories louder than protest placards ever could.
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece thrives where grit and grace collide. Hang it in a minimalist home office with reclaimed wood shelves to echo its rustic warmth, or let it anchor a industrial-chic loft—pair with Eames molded plywood chairs for mid-century dialogue. The 76.2 x 101.6 cm canvas demands breathing room; position it opposite burnt orange accent walls to amplify its cobalt undertones. In corporate settings, install it near collaborative areas with linen-upholstered benches, transforming its communal spirit into design ethos. Opt for gallery-style LED spotlights to intensify the painting’s weathered gold accents, avoiding cold white tones that clash with its tobacco-stained palette. Scale reproductions to 60% for smaller nooks, ensuring the figures’ poignant expressions remain focal without overwhelming.
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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.
