Scenes from The Tale of Genji, Chapters Eawase (Picture-matching contest) and Kocho (Butterflies)(detail), By Kano〈Seisen'in〉Osanobu, Edo period, 19th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
March 20, 2018 (Tue) - April 15, 2018 (Sun)
This gallery introduces the dynamic and multi-faceted world of paintings and calligraphy from the Azuchi-Momoyama to the Edo period.
Current exhibit includes:
Albums of Sketches, By Maruyama Okyo, Edo period, 18th century
A Scene from a Journey on Boat, By Tanomura Chikuden, Edo period, dated 1830 (Important Cultural Property, Private collection)
Calligraphy for Plaque of Shunsoro Tea Room, By Prince-priest Sonsho (Edo period, 18th century)
Ode to Cherry Blossoms, By Sakuma Shozan, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Mr. Aizu Hideo)