This work portrays Maria Billaut, with whom Kuroda had an affair during his stay at Grez-sur-Loing. As recommended by his teacher, Raphaël Collin, Kuroda submitted this painting to the Salon exhibition organized by the French Artists’ Association (Société des artistes français). The work was accepted, which marked Kuroda’s debut in the art world.
Woman Visiting the Shrine in the Night
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 10
April 15, 2025 (Tue)–
May 11, 2025 (Sun)
Illustrated Origins of the Yakushi Sculpture at Inaba Temple
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
April 8, 2025 (Tue)–
May 25, 2025 (Sun)
Detached Segment of Illustrated Scroll of Boy Sudhana's Pilgrimage to Fifty-five Deities: Monju Bosatsu (Manjusri)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
April 8, 2025 (Tue)–
May 25, 2025 (Sun)
Detached Segment of Illustrated Scroll of Boy Sudhana's Pilgrimage to Fifty-five Deities: Fugen Bosatsu (Samantabhadra)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
April 8, 2025 (Tue)–
May 25, 2025 (Sun)
Landscape of the Four Seasons
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
April 8, 2025 (Tue)–
May 25, 2025 (Sun)
Morning Glories and Puppies
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 7
April 8, 2025 (Tue)–
May 25, 2025 (Sun)