Yamato-e Painting from the 16th–19th Centuries The Tradition of Imperial Aesthetics
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Bridge with Willow Trees and a Waterwheel (detail), Azuchi-Momoyama–Edo period, 16th–17th century (Important Art Object, On exhibit from October 11, 2023)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 7, Room 8 and Room T2
September 5, 2023 (Tue) - December 3, 2023 (Sun)The term yamato-e refers to Japanese-style paintings that were created throughout history, reflecting the tastes of each period. Yamato-e depict seasonal scenery, daily life, and scenes from various stories.
Held in conjunction with the special exhibition Yamato-e: Traditions of Beauty from the Imperial Court (October 11–December 3, 2023), this exhibition features yamato-e created between the 16th and the 19th century. The yamato-e of this time combined established traditions with new aesthetic trends, achieving a noticeable refinement. The exhibition also includes related works of calligraphy.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Scene from ‟The Gatehouse” Chapter of "The Tale of Genji" | By Tawaraya Sōtatsu (dates unknown); inscription by Karasumaru Mitsuhiro (1579–1638) | Edo period, 17th century | A-12190 | On exhibit through October 9, 2023 | |
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | The Narrow Ivy Road | By Fukae Roshū (1699–1757) | Edo period, 18th century | A-12097 | On exhibit from October 11, 2023 | |
| Highlight | Cherry Trees and Kerria Roses | Attributed to Tawaraya Sōtatsu (dates unknown) | Edo period, 17th century | Gift of Mr. Tazawa Fusatarō, A-301 | On exhibit from October 11, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | Yoshino Mountains | By Watanabe Shikō (1683–1755) | Edo period, 18th century | Private collection | On exhibit through October 9, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | Important Art Object | Bridge with Willow Trees and a Waterwheel | Artist unknown | Azuchi-Momoyama–Edo period, 16th–17th century | A-10447 | On exhibit from October 11, 2023 | |
| Highlight | The Plains of Musashi | Artist unknown | Edo period, 17th century | A-1423 | On exhibit through October 9, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | Quail and Millet | By Tosa Mitsuoki (1617–91) | Edo period, 17th century | A-12482 | On exhibit from October 17, 2023 | ||
| Scenes of “The First Warbler” and “New Herbs” from "The Tale of Genji" | By Tosa Mitsuoki (1617–91) | Edo period, 17th century | A-211 | On exhibit through October 15, 2023 | |||
| Highlight | Quail in Autumn Grasses | By Tosa Mitsunari (1647–1710) | Edo period, 17th century | A-1199 | On exhibit through October 15, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | Scenes from "The First Warbler" and "Butterflies" Chapters of "The Tale of Genji" | By Itaya Keishū (Hirotaka) (1786–1831) | Edo period, 19th century | A-1054 | On exhibit through October 15, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | Important Art Object | The "Writing on Water" Episode from "The Tales of Ise" | By Iwasa Matabei (1578–1650) | Azuchi-Momoyama–Edo period, 17th century | Gift of Dr. Yamamoto Tatsurō, A-12330 | On exhibit from October 17, 2023 | |
| Highlight | Illustrated Album of "Essays in Idleness" | By Sumiyoshi Gukei (1631–1705) | Edo period, 1678 | A-11496 | On exhibit through October 15, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | Illustrated Album of a Poetry Contest between the New Thirty-Six Immortal Poets | By Kanō Einō (1631–97) | Edo period, 17th century | A-11872 | On exhibit from October 17, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | The Imperial Visit to Ōhara | By Hasegawa Kyūzō (1568–93) | Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century | A-1273 | On exhibit through October 15, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | Important Art Object | Scattered Fans | Attributed to Tawaraya Sōtatsu (dates unknown) | Edo period, 17th century | Gift of Mr. Matsunaga Yasuzaemon, A-10591 | On exhibit from October 17, 2023 | |
| Highlight | Scene from the "Yatsuhashi" Chapter of "The Tales of Ise" | By Ogata Kōrin (1658–1716) | Edo period, 18th century | A-345 | On exhibit through October 15, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Autumn Grasses | By Sakai Hōitsu (1761–1828) | Edo period, 19th century | Owned by an organization | On exhibit through October 15, 2023 | |
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Battle of the Carriages | By Kanō Sanraku (1559–1635) | Edo period, 1604 | A-10129 | On exhibit from October 17, 2023 | |
| Highlight | The Birth of Ugayafukiaezu no Mikoto | By Kanō Tan'yū (1602–74) | Edo period, 17th century | A-229 | On exhibit from October 17, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | Bugaku Dance | By Tanaka Totsugen (1767–1823) | Edo period, 18th century | A-11091 | On exhibit from October 17, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | Poem Draft | By Emperor Ōgimachi (1517–93) | Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century | Gift of Mrs. Ōta Matsuko, B-2877 | On exhibit from October 17, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | Important Art Object | Inscriptions for a Portrait of the Poet Yamabe no Akahito | By Emperor Goyōzei (1571–1617) | Azuchi-Momoyama–Edo period, 16th–17th century | Gift of Mrs. Suzuki Kiyo, B-3289 | On exhibit through October 15, 2023 | |
| Highlight | Important Art Object | The Court Noble Mushanokōji Sanekage | Inscription by Emperor Sakuramachi (1720–50) | Edo period, 1739 | Private collection | On exhibit from October 17, 2023 | |
| Highlight | The Poet Kakinomoto no Hitomaro with an Inscription by the Artist | By Konoe Nobutada (1565–1614) | Azuchi-Momoyama period, 17th century | B-3253 | On exhibit through October 15, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | "Waka" Poems with Paintings of Poppies | By Hon'ami Kōetsu (1558–1637) | Edo period, 1633 | B-3008 | On exhibit from October 17, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | Poems | By Shōkadō Shōjō (1584–1639) | Edo period, 17th century | B-3323 | On exhibit through October 15, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | Poetry and Scenes of the Suki Province for an Emperor's Enthronement Ceremony | By Toda Mitsusada (1738–1806) and Tosa Mitsutoki (1764–1819) | Edo period, 1787 | A-12459-8 | On exhibit through October 15, 2023 | ||
| Highlight | Poetry and Scenes of the Yuki Province for an Emperor's Enthronement Ceremony | By Tosa Mitsuzane (1780–1852) | Edo period, 1848 | A-12461-1 | On exhibit from October 17, 2023 |