Rokuju Yoshu Meisho Zue
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Utagawa or Ando Hiroshige's Rokuju Yoshu Meisho Zue 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
Utagawa Hiroshige's Rokuju Yoshu Meisho Zue ("Famous Views of the Sixty-Odd Provinces") is a celebrated woodblock print series from Japan's Edo period, showcasing Hiroshige's mastery of ukiyo-e landscapes. This mid-19th century work captures fleeting moments in nature with poetic sensitivity—mist-shrouded mountains, shimmering rivers, and villages dwarfed by sublime terrain—all rendered in delicate gradients of indigo, ochre, and muted greens. As the final major series by the artist, it exemplifies meisho-e (famous place pictures), blending precise topographical detail with lyrical atmosphere. Hiroshige’s asymmetrical compositions and aerial perspectives influenced Western Impressionists like Van Gogh, cementing his status as a bridge between Japanese tradition and modern art. The prints’ quiet grandeur and seasonal motifs reflect mono no aware (the pathos of things), making them enduring icons of ukiyo-e’s golden age.
For contemporary spaces, select single prints from the series to create focal points: a moonlit coastline scene brings serenity to a meditation room, while vibrant autumn foliage motifs energize a study. Frame smaller prints (approx. 25x37cm) in slim black lacquer or natural ash wood for authenticity, grouping three in a sanpukutsui (triplet) arrangement above a console. In offices, pair Hiroshige’s blues with warm neutrals—a flax linen sofa or walnut shelving—to balance cool tones. Enlarge "Mount Fuji" views for statement walls, ensuring ample white space to echo the prints’ intentional voids. For cohesion, match the prints’ earthy palette through terracotta vases or washi paper lamps, avoiding competing patterns. The horizontal ōban format suits low furniture like Japanese tansu chests, maintaining the artwork’s intimate viewing scale.
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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.
