Cherry Blossoms and the Maple Tree (Translation)
白櫻紅楓図屏風 江户時代 二曲一双 紙本金地著色 (Primary Title)
Painted Screen (Object Name)
Unknown (Artist)
This pair of screens depicts spring and autumn. The left screen shows a cherry tree surrounded by white irises, tiger lilies, yellow celandines, and horsetails, while the right screen features a red maple tree standing amid chrysanthemum and hibiscus. A winding stream unifies the two scenes. Although unsigned, the painting is attributed to a Rinpa-school artist of the 19th century, with distinctive features of simplified form, subdued colors, and compositional rhythm.
Rinpa School 琳派
Edo period (1615-1868)
Unsigned
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Gift of Charles L. Vincent in honor of Mary Vincent in celebration of VMFA's 75th anniversary
Image released via Creative Commons CC-BY-NC
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