Autumn Maples with Poem Slips

Tosa Mitsuoki

Created:
Movement:
c. 1675
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key Notes:
Tosa School style; Poetic inscriptions
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Dimensions:
144 × 286 cm (56 3/4 × 112 5/8 in.)
medium:
Six-panel screen (one of pair); Ink, colors, gold leaf, and gold powder on silk
Difficulty:
Expert
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Autumn Maples with Poem Slips by Tosa Mitsuoki

"Autumn Maples with Poem Slips", created circa 1675 by Tosa Mitsuoki, is a remarkable example of Japanese screen painting from the Edo period. This six-panel screen, crafted with ink, colors, gold leaf, and gold powder on silk, exemplifies the Tosa school's dedication to traditional Japanese aesthetics and techniques. Mitsuoki, a prominent figure in the Tosa school, played a crucial role in revitalizing the school's status by integrating elements of the Yamato-e style with his own innovative approaches. The painting's depiction of autumn maples adorned with poem slips reflects the cultural significance of nature and poetry in Japanese art. Mitsuoki's work is celebrated for its delicate brushwork and harmonious composition, which continue to influence Japanese art. His contributions to the Tosa school helped preserve and evolve the traditional Japanese painting style during a period of significant cultural change.

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Autumn Maples with Poem Slips by Tosa Mitsuoki

The painting "Autumn Maples with Poem Slips," created circa 1675 by Tosa Mitsuoki, is a six-panel screen that employs ink, colors, gold leaf, and gold powder on silk to depict a serene landscape of maple trees adorned with poem slips, reflecting the refined aesthetics of the Edo period. This work exemplifies the Tosa school's traditional style, characterized by its delicate brushwork and harmonious composition, and is housed in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Autumn Maples with Poem Slips