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late Edo Period / Secrets of annual events
The palm-sized Ehon (Shunga) that correspond to annual Japanese events such as Hinamatsuri, moon viewing, and mochi pounding.
Tags: modern times
2021年2月22日
Late Edo and Meiji periods / Shunga of fox spirits
This erotic painting from the late Edo period and the Meiji era is a humorous depiction of a man who, while half asleep, is completely deceived by some fox spirits.
Tags: latter half of the Edo period, modern times
2021年9月2日
Konoshima Okoku / Snowy morning
Okoku, who studied under Imao Keinen, based his work on sketching and left many excellent animal paintings. This work is simple, yet evokes the clear air of early morning.
Tags: modern times, Shijo Faction (of the LDP), small birds
2023年6月15日
Konoshima Okoku / Deer playing in the snow
A herd of deer playing on a frozen, snowy mountain. This is a painting that fully demonstrates Okoku’s artistic ability.
Tags: modern times, Shijo Faction (of the LDP)
2023年11月24日
Komuro Suiun / Japanese cormorant flapping in the moonlight
It depicts a Japanese cormorant spreading its wings and drying its wet feathers.
2020年6月7日
Komai Genki / Two rabbits
This rabbit painting was done by Komai Genki, a disciple of Maruyama Okyo. It captures the characteristics of a rabbit in a simple way.
Tags: modern times
2021年3月17日
Kobayakawa Shusei / Rising dragon
The dragon pushes through the dark rainclouds and climbs vigorously towards the light.
Tags: modern times
2024年2月12日
Kishi Renzan / Tiger roaring under the moon
The tiger painting by Renzan, the third generation of the Kishi school, gives the impression of tiger’s solid frame under the cover of its fluffy fur.
Tags: Chinese Zodiac Sign, Tiger, modern times, tiger (Panthera tigris)
2024年1月17日
Kishi Renzan / Tiger and Dragon
A dragon soaring through the sky and a tiger roaring on a rugged cliff. The tiger’s expression is full of realistic fierceness.
Tags: Chinese Zodiac Sign, Tiger, modern times, tiger (Panthera tigris)
2024年3月30日
Kishi Renzan / Family of tigers under the pine tree
This is a tiger painting with strong eyes, but the overall image is somewhat cute. Tigers of this era were drawn from the imagination, so apart from the pattern on its back, it has a very cat-like appearance.
Tags: Chinese Zodiac Sign, Tiger, tiger (Panthera tigris)
2022年11月5日
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