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Dodo Konen / A snake and Young bamboo


Snakes, which are depicted as evil in Western paintings, are considered symbols of wealth and water in Japan.

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2020年6月17日

Cho Gessho / Cranes dance in the sunlight


Three cranes are flying in the golden sky. It is a celebratory scroll suitable for New Year’s Day.

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2024年3月27日

Center) Hanabusa Itcho / Left and right) Ko Sukoku / 3 hanging scrolls of Cherry blossoms, Waniguchi swallow, and Autumn leaves


The work in the center was pained by Hanabusa Itcho, and the works on the left and right were pained by Ko Sukoku, who studied under Sawaki Suushi, a disciple of Itcho.

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2024年2月22日

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

Attributed to Nagasawa Rosetsu, inscription by Minagawa Kien / Autumn cicada


The sound of cicadas chirping in autumn makes us feel the change of seasons.

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2020年9月14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.

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2024年6月29日

Arai Kanpo / Kitten


The cat looks like it is trying to groom itself so intently that it resembles a Hannya, but the overall silhouette and depiction of the hands show that the artist has carefully observed the cat before painting it. After visiting India, Kanpo began to create many Buddhist paintings, but he also created adorable works like this one.

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2025年11月21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.

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2020年6月7日

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