Cherry Blossom Viewing 

This screen depicts a scene from [The Tales of Ise], a famous work of literature from the Heian period (794–1192). Here, an imperial prince enjoys the cherry blossoms at his countryside villa. After composing poetry about the transient beauty of cherry blossoms, he and his attendants open a barrel of sake together.

Cultural property designation

Quantity

Artist

By Sumiyoshi Gukei (1631–1705)

Period/Century

Edo period, 17th century

Country/Origin

Excavation site

Material

Color on paper

Size

Inscriptions

Donor

Gift of Mr. Nishiwaki Kenji

Collection reference no.

A-11157

Genre

Painting

Category

Paintings, sketches, and prints > Japan > Early modern paintings