Buddhist Painting of the Edo Period: Tradition and Innovation
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The Taima Mandala (detail), By Kanda Sōtei Takanobu (1794–1844)Formerly owned by the priest San'etsu of Shimotsuke province, Edo period, 1836, Gift of Mr. Kitagawa Norihisa
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Rooms T1 & T2
April 5, 2022 (Tue) - May 29, 2022 (Sun)Given the long history of Buddhist painting in Japan, works from the Edo period (1603–1868) are relatively new and well preserved, with clear outlines and vibrant colors. They incorporated the latest techniques and styles, making them different from older, more conservative works. Created by a variety of artists including professional painters, monk-painters, and common people who sold their works as souvenirs, these paintings also reflect the diversity of Buddhist belief in the Edo period.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | The Wisdom King Fudō with Two Child Attendants | By Katsuyama Takushū | Edo period, 18th century | A-273 | |||
| Highlight | The Taima Mandala | Hanging scroll | By Kanda Sōtei Takanobu (1794–1844), Formerly owned by the priest San'etsu of Shimotsuke province | Edo period, 1836 | Gift of Mr. Kitagawa Norihisa, A-12440 | ||
| Highlight | The Five Hundred Arhats | By Kanō Kazunobu (1815–63) | Edo period, 19th century | Gift of Princesses Fuminomiya Nobuko and Yasunomiya Toshiko, A-743 |