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The Kōrin, Ōkyo, and Kiitsu Trio: Masterpieces of Screen Painting

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Artists

Kori Ogata, Okyo Maruyama, Kiisu Suzuki

The Nezu Museum Collection includes a hundred National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties in total, of which only three are Japanese early modern paintings. Ogata Kōrin's Irises screens are a National Treasure. Maruyama Ōkyo's Wisteria and Suzuki Kiitsu's Mountain Streams in Summer and Autumn screens are Important Cultural Properties. While few in number, together these pairs of six-panel folding screens on gold-foiled paper literally shed their radiance over the entire collection.

While these folding screens were created at different times and places, they share stylistic connections. Both Kōrin and Ōkyo depicted botanical subjects on an entirely gold ground, with no background. Kiitsu's work resembles Kōrin's in its placement of motifs, while Ōkyo's influence on Kiitsu can be seen in his realistic depictions.

This exhibition consists of three sections focused on those three folding screens. Visitors will enjoy an assemblage of works that highlight those folding screens’ true value and further elevate their appeal.

Schedule

Apr 12 (Sat) 2025-May 11 (Sun) 2025