~ Japanese fine art from the ancient city of Kyoto ~

A Hanging Scroll by Imperial Court Artist Taki Katei (1830 - 1901)

This Meiji-period hanging scroll has that lovely quiet confidence you see in literati-style kachōga (seasonal nature motifs) of the era: elegant, unforced, and

Hanging Scroll by Tani Bunchō (1763 – 1840)

A masterpiece by one of the premier Literati painters from the Edo period. Born into a wealthy samurai family, At a young age, Bunchō was given a stipend that e

Kano Scroll by Yasunobu (1613-1685) and Sokuhi Nyoitsu (1616-1671)

Third son of the director of the Kano School of painting, Yasunobu was appointed head of the Kyoto branch at a young age after his father’s death. Meanwhile, hi

A Scroll Mounted Letter by Master Poet Kobayashi Issa

Here we have a scroll-mounted letter in a copy signed by the famed Japanese poet Kobayashi Issa (1763-1828), who is counted with Bashō and Buson among the three

Autumn Nanga Landscape by Takamori Saigan (1847–1917)

This atmospheric autumn landscape by Takamori Saigan (1847–1917), unfolds through delicate ink work and restrained colour. Russet trees occupy the foreground, w

[Banana Tree] by Tomita Keisen (1879 – 1936)

Japanese sumi on paper—this piece by well-known Meiji/ Taisho artist Tomita Keisen depicts a lone banana tree. Deceptively simple in style, each brush stroke ma

[Bodhisattva] by Kimura Buzan (1876 – 1942)

Seated in meditation with open and compassionate heart, this bodhisattva is on a spiritual journey, postponing his own salvation in order to remain on earth to

Hanging Scrolls by Baisen Hirai

This masterful rendition of an idilic landscape done in the Nanga style of Chinese painting is spread across three canvases titled 1) “Arashiyama” (A district n

Nanga Painting by Yamamoto Baiitsu (1783 – 1856)

Japanese Nihonga painting on paper—this piece by well-known Edo painter, poet, and tea ceremony devotee Yamamoto Baiitsu depicts an idealized mountain scene in

[Wisteria Maiden] by Tessai/ Rengetsu

Rengetsu is widely regarded as one of the greatest waka poets of the 19th century. A skilled Shijo School painter, she was also an accomplished calligrapher and

Obaku Scroll by Hyakusetsu Genyō (1668-1749) and Kuge Yaou (1670-1752)

A small cottage perched on the edge of a tranquil lake, fishermen heading out in the morning chill to secure their daily catch. This pastoral scene from the Jap

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[Spring Trout] Hanging Scroll by Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)

The poem accompanying the artwork on this antique scroll reads: Fishing little trout—Precious drops of dew glisten—Flowing with the blossoms—The mountains and r

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Late Edo Period Hanging Scroll by Nakabayashi Chikutō (1776-1853)

This beautiful painting from late Edo portrays Mount Fuji as a sublime centerpiece, overlooking a serene landscape below. A lush pine forest embraces the foot o

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"Village in Winter" Hanging Scroll by Ōtagaki Rengetsu

This soulful image of a Japanese hamlet in the depths of winter was done by one of the most renowned and loved waka poets of the 19th century, Ōtagaki Rengetsu

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A Muromachi Period Scroll with Depiction of the Daruma

A classic renditions of the Bodhidharma (more commonly known as the Daruma in Japan), this scroll from the Muromachi period (1336-1573) depicts the legendary mo

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A Hanging Scroll by Kano Minenobu (1662 – 1708)

A fine example of Edo period Kano painting, this generously proportioned hanging scroll illustrates a late autumn scene from the Japanese countryside over 300 y

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Hanging Scroll by Fukuda Kodojin

Sumi and color on paper. This hanging scroll by Fukuda Kodojin is a fine example of the Japanese nan-ga style of painting. Compared with other works by Kodojin,

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Hanging Scroll by Gentō Sokuchū

Sumi on paper. This impressive Zen painting by Gentō Sokuchū features the Chinese character michi (path) in masterfully rendered calligraphic strokes. As the 11

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Hanging Scroll by Kakyo/ Rengetsu

Sumi on paper. The artist Kakyo (1844-1928) was the son of the painter Chuuguuji. Kakyo studied both the Tosa and Kano styles and taught at the art school which

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Hanging Scroll by Suda Kokuta

Sumi and color on paper. This piece depicts the single Chinese character hito (person or individual)in bold and distinctive calligraphic strokes. Signed and sea

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Hanging Scroll by Taijou Shokan

Sumi on silk. A fine example of painting from the Obaku sect of Zen which was brought to Japan in the 17th century from China. This naturalistic theme by Taijou

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Hanging Scroll by Tomita Keisen

Sumi and color on paper. This piece by well-known Taisho period artist Tomita Keisen depicts foresters riding log rafts down the Uji-gawa. Keisen was trained in

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Hanging Scroll with Ensō by Reigen Eto

Sumi on paper. A fine ensō drawn by Reigen Eto, one of the most prominent disciples of Hakuin. It is said that Reigen was known for his delicate brush strokes a

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Obaku Zen Scroll (1750)

A small cottage perched on the edge of a tranquil lake, fishermen heading out in the morning chill to secure their daily catch. This tranquil scene from the Jap

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