Cherry Blossom Viewing(detail), By Sumiyoshi Gukei, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Nishiwaki Kenji)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 7
March 20, 2018 (Tue) - April 22, 2018 (Sun)
This gallery is dedicated to the genre of shohei-ga, which includes mural paintings, fusuma paintings and byobu paintings. The room is especially designed for an effective display of grand-scale paintings.
Current exhibit includes:
Cherry Blossom Viewing, By Sumiyoshi Gukei, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Nishiwaki Kenji)
Kabuki Theater and Other Amusements, Artist unknown, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property, Lent by the Agency for Cultural Affairs)