Kishi Chikudou / Frozen willows shining at sunrise

It beautifully expresses the icy cold scenery is slowly melting in the morning sun.

Tags: closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate, modern times, modern times, small birds

2022年8月5日

Kino Hironari / Wagtail

A single wagtail stands at the base of an old pine tree. It is said that wagtails sing around the time of “Hakuro” in the 24 solar terms, heralding the arrival of autumn. In this work, you can almost hear the wagtail’s chirp in the silence.

2020年9月11日

Kimura Buzan / Tree peony

Perhaps sparrows are standing in the snow. The cute sparrows attract me and make me smile.

Tags: modern times, small birds

2022年11月11日

Kimura Buzan / Figs and a rooster

Kimura Buzan (1876-1942) is still known as one of the best colorists at the Japan Art Institute. His style of painting is elaborate and elegant and has an air of serenity.

Tags: modern times

2024年5月23日

Kikuchi Yosai / A plum tree and a small bird

A single sparrow rests cutely on a plum branch which was painted with clarity with ink brushstrokes. This is a flower-and-bird painting by Yosai who excelled in historical paintings.

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

2020年9月22日

Kikuchi Hobun / Cherry blossoms and water birds

This painting depicts a peaceful nature scene that evokes the spring weather.

Tags: modern times

2024年6月13日

Kawanabe Kyosui / A flock of crows flying over the sea

This work is beautiful in its contrast between the powerful flock of crows and the gentle water surface. The crows are so vigorous that you can almost hear the sound of their wings and the water surface is calm, bathed in the morning sun. It is a work of outstanding skill.

Tags: modern times

2022年11月1日

Kawanabe Kyosai / Vegetables and a stag beetle (fan painting / framed)

Kyosai is said to have painted everything, regardless of genre.

Tags: closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate, latter half of the Edo period, modern times

2025年8月19日

Kawabata Ryushi / Japanese crane

This work depicts a Japanese crane, a symbol of longevity. His usage of blurred ink and dry strokes is superb.

Tags: modern times

2020年5月23日

Kato Eishu / The tiger

Eishu specialized in painting flowers, birds and animals. His brushwork is soft, and you can feel his delicate gaze and warmth towards living creatures. This tiger is no different, and rather than being ferocious, it seems relaxed, as if it is yawning leisurely.

Tags: Chinese Zodiac Sign, Tiger, modern times, tiger (Panthera tigris), year round

2025年2月22日