Garden Scene

In the Style of Shibata Zeshin Japanese

19th century

Not on view

This painting's design is taken from Zeshin's print series Hana kurabe. The sewing box and thread clippers at the top imply that the butterfly-like toys have just been made. The pink Chinese milk-vetch flowers convey the spring atmosphere familiar to everyday life.

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Exhibition History

Title: Garden Scene
Artist: In the Style of Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891)
Period: Meiji period (1868–1912)
Date: 19th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 14 3/8 x 10 3/4 in. (36.5 x 27.3 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Purchase, Gifts, Bequests, and Funds from various donors, by exchange, 1955
Object Number: 55.161.2
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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