Long-tailed Tit and three White Eyes, from an album Birds compared in Humorous Songs, 1791
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kitagawa Utamaro's Long-tailed Tit and three White Eyes, from an album Birds compared in Humorous Songs, 1791 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
This exquisite double-page woodblock print from Utamaro's 1791 album Birds Compared in Humorous Songs presents an utterly charming anthropomorphic scene where a long-tailed tit engages with three white-eye birds in what appears to be a musical gathering. Typical of Utamaro's early kacho-e (bird-and-flower pictures), the composition blends meticulous naturalistic detail with playful personification – birds stand erect like humans, their postures suggesting conversation and performance. Created during Japan's golden age of woodblock printing, this work showcases Utamaro's mastery of color gradation (particularly in the soft grey-blue background) and delicate linework years before he became famous for his bijin-ga (beautiful women portraits). Art historically significant, it represents both the Edo period's fascination with visual puns (this series pairs birds with humorous kyōka poems) and Utamaro's innovative expansion of ukiyo-e beyond typical genre boundaries.
For contemporary display, this print would elevate any minimalist or Japandi-style space with its restrained color palette of ink greys, pale blues, and warm neutrals. Consider framing it in a slender black lacquer frame with museum glass to preserve the delicate pigments while complementing the work's elegant linework. Its horizontal composition (approximately 10x14 inches when framed) makes it ideal for floating shelf displays above a console table or as part of a curated gallery wall featuring other nature-inspired artworks. In a home office, position it at eye level near a reading nook to create a moment of whimsical tranquility; its subtle colors harmonize beautifully with light wood tones and woven textures. For color continuity, incorporate celadon green or slate blue accent pieces nearby, echoing the birds' plumages and background wash.
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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.
