Raccoon Under The Moonlight
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Yoshimura Horyu's Raccoon Under The Moonlight 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
Under the enchanting glow of a full moon, Yoshimura Horyu's "Raccoon Under The Moonlight" captures a moment of serene nocturnal magic. Painted during Japan's Edo period (1603-1868), this delicate ink and watercolor work exemplifies the kacho-ga ("bird-and-flower") genre while showcasing Horyu's distinctive lyricism bridging ukiyo-e traditions and naturalistic observation. The artist contrasts silvery moonlight with velvety shadows, rendering the raccoon's fur with meticulous graduated washes that create palpable texture. This piece occupies a significant transitional position in Japanese art history - maintaining traditional sumi-e ink techniques while incorporating subtle western-influenced perspective observed through the receding bamboo grove. The playful yet contemplative raccoon, a folkloric trickster figure transformed into poetic subject matter, represents Horyu's contribution to elevating animal paintings beyond mere decorative motifs into philosophical meditations on man's relationship with nature.
Measuring approximately 30×40 cm unframed, this artwork makes a sophisticated statement when displayed prominently yet thoughtfully. For residential spaces, position it in a tranquil reading nook or bedroom alcove where its moonlit palette can harmonize with soft gray-blue or warm taupe walls, complemented by raw silk or nubby linen textiles. In office settings, float-frame it with a thin black lacquer border against deep navy feature walls for striking contrast. The painting's vertical composition pairs beautifully with tall, narrow console tables adorned with celadon ceramics or single stem arrangements. Scale reproductions faithfully at 70-90% original size to maintain intimacy when hanging at eye level in corridors or above sideboards. For lighting, choose 2700K adjustable spotlights to recreate the painting's lunar glow while protecting pigments from UV damage - this luminous quality makes it particularly effective when viewed during evening hours.
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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.
