Speaking to the Future Series
Cherry Blossoms in Natural History Paintings

Albums of Sketches, By Maruyama Okyo, Edo period, 18th century

Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 16
March 9, 2010 (Tue) - April 25, 2010 (Sun)

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This exhibition takes the cherry blossoms of spring as its theme, and spans from the works of Kano Tan'yu, which prefigure the natural history drawing genre, to educational charts from the Meiji period.
Exhibit includes:
Sketches of Flowering Plants, By Kano Tan'yu, Edo period, 17th century
Honzo Zufu ("Illustrated Guide to Plants"), By Iwasaki Kan'en, Edo period, 19th century
Illustrated Guide to Imported Plants, By Baba Daisuke, Edo period, dated 1855