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Shibata Zeshin

second half of the 19th century · Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk · Asian Art

Kai’anji temple was a spot in Edo famous for its autumn foliage. The temple is shown at bottom right, and the hill within the temple site, depicted at left, is lent color by tall maples with red leaves. Visitors rest at the top of the hill, from where one can see distant ships in the sea near Shinagawa.

Artist

Shibata Zeshin

Date

second half of the 19th century

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Gifts, Bequests, and Funds from various donors, by exchange, 1952