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)

Date:

18th century

Culture:

Japanese

Category:

Paintings
Screens
Works On Paper

Medium:

Pair of two-panel folding screen, ink and color on gold leaf paper

Collection:

East Asian Art

Dimensions:

Overall (each screen): 67 1/4 × 52 3/8 in. (170.82 × 133.03 cm)
Overall (each image): 61 1/4 × 46 3/8 in. (155.58 × 117.79 cm)

Object Number:

2011.14a-b

Location:

Not on view

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.

Additional Information

School:

Rinpa School 琳派

Period:

Edo period (1615-1868)

Signature:

Unsigned

Marks:

None

Inscription:

None

Credit Line:

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

Some object records are not complete and do not reflect VMFA's full and current knowledge. VMFA makes routine updates as records are reviewed and enhanced.

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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)

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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)