Shortly after returning to Japan from his studies in France, Kuroda visited Kyoto for the first time and created this work. The robe of the [maiko] girl, who sits with her back facing the Kamo river, is rendered with colorful brushstrokes, contributing to the overall appearance of this composition, which brims with light.
Mahākāśyapa Smiling at the Lotus Flower
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 18
April 16, 2024 (Tue)–
May 26, 2024 (Sun)
The Zen Master Bodhidharma under a Pine Tree
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
April 9, 2024 (Tue)–
May 19, 2024 (Sun)