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Baby water ducks playing on lotus leaves

Baby water ducks playing on lotus leaves

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The submitted artwork will be printed and produced by Ayuwara.

Each piece is handcrafted in-house and comes with the artist's signature (printed) and lot number.

material

Natural wood, acrylic glass, paper, string, metal fittings
*The S size uses glass instead of acrylic glass.

size

S (31.7 x 23 cm)
M (43.8 x 31.5 x 2 cm)
LL (63.5 x 46 x 1.5 cm)

Weight

S (approx. 0.6 kg)/M (approx. 1 kg)/LL (1.5 kg)

Contents

Giclee print: 1 sheet (signed and numbered) S (29.7 x 21 cm) / M (42 x 29.7 cm) / LL (59.4 x 42 cm)

Frame: 1 piece (with acrylic glass, backing, string, and metal backing)
*The S size uses glass instead of acrylic glass.
*The specifications of the back of the frame vary depending on the size, such as dragonfly style or propeller style.

Wall-mounted hooks: 1 set (1 each of plaster nails, J-hooks, and nail cover caps)

Delivery and returns

Usually delivered within about a week.

Satisfaction guaranteed (free return policy).

Features

Ready-to-display all-in-one set with edition number

SKU:#ay-000247-005039-s

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Beautiful baby water duck

A small gourd-shaped pond. A park I always pass by. I came to see the lotus flowers. The left corner of the pond is covered with lotus leaves about 50cm long. A lotus grove is about 20m wide. In the center, a lotus leaf is swaying. I can't see it, but it's not the usual turtle movement. After watching for about an hour, a water duck appears. Then, in a line, a group of baby water ducks appear. Perhaps they have just emerged from eggs? The parent ducks circle the gourd pond as if to show off. Even the baby ducks are fast, never lagging behind their parents.
They then arrive at a lotus leaf floating in the pond. The babies rest on the leaf. The parents look on lovingly, but are also mindful of their surroundings. They then disappear into the lotus forest.
I was the only one there. It was a happy encounter. The next day, people started gathering, probably having heard rumors. I wonder how they are doing now? We will definitely travel together. The seven baby birds I met that day. I hope they are all safe, but... life is very difficult.
People and ducks are the same, after all. But I hope they all grow up safely. And that they all return to Hyōtanike once again. All of them.

Ken Segawa

Born in Hansaka, Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture, in 1947. A young skier, he won the giant slalom at the Fukushima Prefecture Junior High School Championships in alpine skiing. However, due to his parents' work, he moved to snowless Ibaraki Prefecture, where he gave up skiing. At university, he was persuaded to join the ski club. He competed in the All-Japan Student Championships and the National Athletic Meet, but after a long break, he truly gave up. A life in the making came to an end. He took up photography at the urging of his boarding house owner. He learned how to develop and print black-and-white film, taking photos of natural landscapes around town. After graduating from university, he worked as a contract employee in the advertising department of a major department store. While he mostly worked in studios, he wasn't interested in commercial photography. He later worked in production for theater companies, as a driver for a costume company, and as a costume photographer. After that, he did a lot of different things, but he's still alive today. My current photography focuses on the theme of "wind," and I run around the fields and mountains trying to capture the wind in between physical labor.

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A simple frame that enhances the picture

This frame is made from natural wood. The natural finish does not obscure the wood grain. The simple color and shape make the picture stand out. This is a classic frame that suits modern homes well. Developed in collaboration with a frame manufacturer. This is an Ayuwara original frame.

Frame color can be changed

The frame color will be the same as the artwork image. You can change it if you wish. You can choose from white, natural, brown, or black. If you have a preference, please write "XX frame desired" in the comments section when placing your order.

Five features of Ayuwara

Five points of AYUWARA

150,000 paintings and wall hangings sold

150,000 paintings and wall hangings sold
Since our founding in 2005, we have delivered 150,000 landscapes, making us one of the largest online shops selling paintings and wall hangings in Japan.

Satisfaction Guaranteed (Free Returns)

In response to the feedback that "you can't really tell how a painting will look until you actually hang it up," we have created a system where you can return it free of charge if you try it out and decide it doesn't suit your room. Click here for more details .

Awarded the Monthly Excellent Shop 3 times

Awarded the Monthly Excellent Shop 3 times

We have received the Monthly Excellent Shop award, which is given to the top 1% of stores on Rakuten Market, three times: in June and December 2020, and August 2022.

Includes instructions on how to display the art

Includes instructions on how to display the art

In response to questions such as, "How do I display a painting?", we include instructions on how to display the art with each piece.

Numerous media interviews

Numerous media interviews

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