This is Kyôsai ! The Israel Goldman Collection. Celebrated Japanese artist.
Kyosai Kawanabe (1831-1889) was a well-known painter in the Edo and Meiji era. He studied under famous ukiyoe artist, Kuniyoshi Utagawa at the age of seven, then entered the Kano School. After finishing the school, he created a variety of works ranging from Buddhist paintings to caricature. His excellent and elaborate expression of paintings as well as his observation ability became popular worldwide.
This exhibition shows a wide variety of Kyosai’s paintings including drawings, wood block printings and picture diary, along with authentic Japanese paintings.You can enjoy the Kyosai World beloved beyond the borders of words and culture.
Meikyō Yamato-damashii shinpan (Famous mirror; the spirit of Japan, newly published) 1874 @Israel Goldman Collection, London Photo: Art Research Center, Ritsumeikan University
Tokuwaka ni gobanzai (Crab preaching to turtles) 1871-89 Shikishiban/color woodblock print @Israel Goldman Collection, London Photo: Art Research Center, Ritsumeikan University
- June 10th ~ July 23d, Open everyday (10:00-20:00, enter by 19:30)
- The Museum EKI KYOTO
- ¥1000/adult, ¥800/university and high school students, ¥600/junior high and elementary school students (10 invitation tickets are available for GTK readers. Please email to "info@greentour-kyoto.net" if you want them.)
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