Hashira
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Isoda Koryusai's Hashira 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
With its delicate elegance and refined eroticism, Hashira by Isoda Koryusai embodies the allure of ukiyo-e woodblock prints from Japan's Edo period. Created around the 1770s, this slender "hashira-e" (pillar print) depicts a courtesan adjusting her kimono, her graceful posture accentuated by the vertical format. Koryusai's masterful use of line and subtle color gradation creates an intimate atmosphere, where flowing fabrics seem to whisper against skin. As a successor to Suzuki Harunobu, Koryusai helped transition ukiyo-e from rare luxury to mass-produced art, with his hashira-e being particularly prized for their innovative composition tailored to narrow domestic spaces. This work exemplifies the shunga-influenced beauty that made him one of the most prolific artists of his time, bridging decorative artistry and subtle sensuality.
For contemporary interiors, Hashira would dramatically enhance minimalist spaces needing vertical accents. Its 70cm height demands placement where viewers can appreciate the details - perhaps flanking a doorway or as a focal point beside floor-to-ceiling shelving. The soft pink and grey tones harmonize perfectly with muted Scandinavian palettes or warm wood finishes, while the artwork's intimacy creates wonderful contrast in sleek, modern offices. Consider framing it with a slim black lacquer border to reference traditional Japanese display methods, and position directional lighting to accentuate the textile textures. In dining rooms or bedrooms, pair with low furniture to maintain proper viewing angles, letting the courtesan's downward gaze naturally draw observers into the composition's quiet narrative.
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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.
