Developments in Painting and Calligraphy: Azuchi-Momoyama - Edo period
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Portrait of Takami Senseki (detail), By Watanabe Kazan, Edo period (National Treasure)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
June 12, 2012 (Tue) - July 22, 2012 (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:
Portrait Traditionally Identified as Nawa Nagatoshi, By Hasegawa Tohaku, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (Important Cultural Property)
Portrait of Takami Senseki, By Watanabe Kazan, Edo period, dated 1837 (National Treasure)
Poem of the Eight Great Drinkers, By Kameda Bosai, Edo period, dated 1821