Paintings of the Modern Period
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Sunset on the Mountains (detail)
By Huang Huanwu, China, Republic period–modern era, 20th century, Private collection (On exhibit from August 19, 2025)Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 8
July 15, 2025 (Tue) - September 21, 2025 (Sun)In recent years, works from the Getsuei-Kan Collection have been newly placed under the Tokyo National Museum’s care.
The current exhibition features masterpieces from the collection, which mainly comprises of paintings from the 19th century onwards.
The exhibition is divided into two parts: the first part (until August 17) presents works that reflect the elegant style of Shanghai, a city centered on the international economy. Meanwhile, the second part (from August 19) exhibits works by unique artists who have transcended modernization, working both in various parts of China and abroad.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Springtime River and Misty Rain in the Style of Mi Fu | By Wu Qingyun (1845–1916), China | Qing dynasty, 1891 | Private collection | On exhibit through August 17, 2025 | ||
| Highlight | Cranes on a Pine Tree | By Hu Tiemei (1848–1899), China | Qing dynasty, 19th century | Private collection | On exhibit through August 17, 2025 | ||
| Highlight | Yuping Peak in Huangshan | By Yu Jianhua (1895–1979), China | Republic period, 1939 | Private collection | On exhibit from August 19, 2025 | ||
| Highlight | Sunset on the Mountains | By Huang Huanwu (1906–1985), China | Republic period–modern era, 20th century | Private collection | On exhibit from August 19, 2025 |