Buson's painting captures the same comical scenery as some of his haiku poems. On the left, four scholars depend on young servants to cross streams and climb mountains. On the right, three travelers rush to the summit by horse before sunrise while the moon is still visible."
“The Emperor Escapes to Rokuhara” from "The Illustrated Tale of Heiji"
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 2
September 22, 2025 (Mon)–
October 26, 2025 (Sun)