Yamato-e Painting from the 16th–19th Centuries
The Tradition of Imperial Aesthetics

Scene from ‟The Gatehouse” Chapter of The Tale of Genji, By Tawaraya Sōtatsu; inscription by Karasumaru Mitsuhiro, Edo period, 17th century (Important Cultural Property, On exhibit through October 9, 2023)

Yoshino Mountains, By Watanabe Shikō, Edo period, 18th century (Private collection, On exhibit through October 9, 2023)

The Plains of Musashi, Edo period, 17th century (On exhibit through October 9, 2023)

Cherry Trees and Kerria Roses, Attributed to Tawaraya Sōtatsu, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Tazawa Fusatarō, On exhibit from October 11, 2023)

The Narrow Ivy Road, By Fukae Roshū, Edo period, 18th century (Important Cultural Property, On exhibit from October 11, 2023)

Bridge with Willow Trees and a Waterwheel, Azuchi-Momoyama–Edo period, 16th–17th century (Important Art Object, On exhibit from October 11, 2023)

Quail in Autumn Grasses, By Tosa Mitsunari, Edo period, 17th century (On exhibit through October 15, 2023)

Scenes from "The First Warbler" and "Butterflies" Chapters of The Tale of Genji, By Itaya Keishū (Hirotaka), Edo period, 19th century (On exhibit through October 15, 2023)

Illustrated Album of Essays in Idleness, By Sumiyoshi Gukei, Edo period, 1678 (On exhibit through October 15, 2023)

The Imperial Visit to Ōhara, By Hasegawa Kyūzō, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (On exhibit through October 15, 2023)

Scene from the "Yatsuhashi" Chapter of The Tales of Ise, By Ogata Kōrin, Edo period, 18th century (On exhibit through October 15, 2023)

Autumn Grasses, By Sakai Hōitsu, Edo period, 19th century (Important Cultural Property, Owned by an organization, On exhibit through October 15, 2023)

Inscriptions for a Portrait of the Poet Yamabe no Akahito, By Emperor Goyōzei, Azuchi-Momoyama–Edo period, 16th–17th century (Important Art Object, Gift of Mrs. Suzuki Kiyo, On exhibit through October 15, 2023)

Poetry and Scenes of the Suki Province for an Emperor's Enthronement Ceremony, By Toda Mitsusada and Tosa Mitsutoki, Edo period, 1787 (On exhibit through October 15, 2023)

Poems, By Shōkadō Shōjō, Edo period, 17th century (On exhibit through October 15, 2023)

The Poet Kakinomoto no Hitomaro with an Inscription by the Artist, By Konoe Nobutada, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 17th century (On exhibit through October 15, 2023)

Quail and Millet, By Tosa Mitsuoki, Edo period, 17th century (On exhibit from October 17, 2023)

The "Writing on Water" Episode from The Tales of Ise, By Iwasa Matabei, Azuchi-Momoyama–Edo period, 17th century (Important Art Object, Gift of Dr. Yamamoto Tatsurō, On exhibit from October 17, 2023)

Illustrated Album of a Poetry Contest between the New Thirty-Six Immortal Poets, By Kanō Einō, Edo period, 17th century (On exhibit from October 17, 2023)

Scattered Fans, Attributed to Tawaraya Sōtatsu, Edo period, 17th century (Important Art Object, Gift of Mr. Matsunaga Yasuzaemon, On exhibit from October 17, 2023)

Battle of the Carriages, By Kanō Sanraku, Edo period, 1604 (Important Cultural Property, On exhibit from October 17, 2023)

The Birth of Ugayafukiaezu no Mikoto, By Kanō Tan'yū, Edo period, 17th century (On exhibit from October 17, 2023)

Bugaku Dance, By Tanaka Totsugen, Edo period, 18th century (On exhibit from October 17, 2023)

Poem Draft, By Emperor Ōgimachi, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century (Gift of Mrs. Ōta Matsuko, On exhibit from October 17, 2023)

The Court Noble Mushanokōji Sanekage, Inscription by Emperor Sakuramach, Edo period, 1739 (Important Art Object, Private collection, On exhibit from October 17, 2023)

Waka Poems with Paintings of Poppies, By Hon'ami Kōetsu, Edo period, 1633 (On exhibit from October 17, 2023)

Poetry and Scenes of the Yuki Province for an Emperor's Enthronement Ceremony, By Tosa Mitsuzane, Edo period, 1848 (On exhibit from October 17, 2023)