Yoshimura Kokei / A Japanese Bush Warbler on a willow tree

A Japanese Bush Warbler is resting on a willow tree that has not yet budded. It was painted by Yoshimura Kokei, one of Maruyama Okyo’s ten famous pupils.

Tags: modern times

2022年9月3日

Yoshimura Kokei / 3 Hanging scrolls of Hawk, Spider and Bear

This set of three hanging scrolls was created by Yoshimura Kokei, one of the Ten Excellent Painters of the Okyo School. The unusual combination of a bear, a hawk, and a spider, as well as the dignified atmosphere of this work make it an appealing piece.

Tags: modern times

2021年3月25日

Yoshimura Kokei / 3 hanging scrolls of Cranes, a Turtle and Jurojin

Yoshimura Kokei, one of the Ten Excellent Painters of the Okyo School, is known for developing the more advanced style of Okyo’s realism.

Tags: modern times

2023年10月13日

Yoshimura Houryu / Tiger

Yoshimura Houryu, a disciple of Mori Jiho and a student of the Mori school of painting, excelled in animal paintings and played an active role as a leading figure in the Maruyama school. His smooth brushwork, which even captures the texture of fur, is impressive.

2020年9月13日

Yoshimura Houryu / A raccoon dog under the moon

The raccoon dog walks silently in the light of the hazy moon. The quiet autumn night scene is linked with the cold expression of the raccoon dog, and it is sure to catch your eye.

Tags: modern times

2020年8月30日

Yokoyama Seiki / A lesser cuckoo and the moon reflected on the surface of the water

Although the subject is simple, the depiction of the moonlight reflected on the water is innovative. It makes us feel even the ever-changing passage of time.

Tags: latter half of the Edo period, modern times, small birds

2020年10月3日

Yamaoka Tesshu / Beckoning cat and Calligraphy

Since Tesshu found profound meanings in cat’s behavior, beckoning cats may have been somewhat close to him.

Tags: closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate, modern times, modern times, year round

2024年3月4日

Yamamoto Shunkyo / The monkey

Perhaps he is enjoying playing alone. This monkey has a very cute expression that looks like he is smiling. It may seem simple to draw, but it captures the characteristics of the monkey very well.

2025年3月27日

Yamamoto Shunkyo / A rare bird on the winter shore

This bird has a charming bright yellow belly. Grey wagtails have the habit of constantly shaking their tail feathers up and down. This is a scroll that conveys the artist’s interest.

Tags: modern times

2023年9月9日

Yamamoto Koitsu / Four seasons, Flowers and Birds, A pair of medium size six-panel folding screens

Yamamoto Koitsu was a central figure in The First Japanese Manufacturing and Trading Company (起立工商会社) and created many drafts for the company’s production.

Tags: latter half of the Edo period, modern times, modern times, small birds, year round

2024年5月26日