Azuma Toyo / Flying swallows under the waterfall

Azuma Toyo is counted among the four great painters of Sendai. His depiction of swiftly flying swallows shows the influence of Maruyama Okyo.

2023年4月18日

Asai Ryuto / Tiger howling under a pine tree

Though it is roaring towards the sky, what a troubled expression this tiger has. Contrary to the powerful brushstrokes of the pine trees and rocks, the tiger’s body is soft and limp, giving it an almost plush toy-like cuteness.

Tags: Chinese Zodiac Sign, Tiger, closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate, latter half of the Edo period, modern times, modern times, Shijo Faction (of the LDP), Southern School (of Chinese painting), tiger (Panthera tigris), Yanagitang Asai (Japanese political party, 1993-2004), year round

2024年6月29日

Abe Masayoshi / Bamboo and tiger

Tigers have been a popular subject for painting since ancient times due to their fierce appearance, and in Japan they were favored by samurais and Zen monks especially from the Muromachi period onwards.

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

2020年6月7日