Tue, Jan 9, 2024
Edo-period painter Nagasawa Rosetsu (1754-99) has been labeled as one of the “eccentrics” of Japanese painting by an art historian for his vigorous and idiosyncratic style of brushwork — at times even playful — stemming from his free-spirited ideas. What this means and what made him popular can only be understood by actually viewing his oeuvre, for instance, in an exhibition featuring his masterpieces. Conveniently, the Kyushu National Museum is holding a special exhibition in February-March 2024 that does just that.
Celebrating the 270th Anniversary of His Death
Nagasawa Rosetsu
Life, Legacy, and Boundless ImaginationFeb 6 (Tue) – Mar 31 (Sun), 2024
Kyushu National Museum
*See outline below for details
(Dazaifu, Fukuoka Pref.)
“Nagasawa Rosetsu — Life, Legacy, and Boundless Imagination,” the exhibition set to open on Feb. 6, 2024, at the national museum in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Pref., will showcase a number of masterpieces by the artist, such as the “Dragon and Tiger” (top photo) and “Monkeys on the Seashore” fusuma (slide door) paintings, both of which are government-designated important cultural properties of Japan.
Paintings by fellow “eccentric” Ito Jakuchu (1716-1800), Rosetsu’s influential master Maruyama Okyo (1733-95), bunjinga (literati painting) artists Ike no Taiga (1723-76) and Yosa Buson (1716-84) — all of whom are Rosetsu’s contemporaries — will also be highlighted.
Outline of the event
Schedule
Tue, Feb 6, 2024〜Sun, Mar 31, 2024
Celebrating the 270th Anniversary of His Death
Nagasawa Rosetsu
Life, Legacy, and Boundless Imagination
1st term: Feb 6 (Tue)-Mar 3 (Sun)
2nd term: Mar 5 (Tue)-31 (Sun)
Sun, Tue-Thu: 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
(Last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
Fri, Sat: 9:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (Last admission at 7:30 p.m.)
Kyushu National Museum
4-7-2 Ishizaka
Dazaifu, Fukuoka Pref.
Adults: 2,000 yen
University / High school students: 1,000 yen
Junior high / Elementary school students: 600 yen
*Admission free for preschool children (children under 6 years of age) & visitors with disabilities and one accompanying caregiver. Presentation of certificate required.
Closing day
Mondays except Feb 12 (national holiday)
Feb 13 (Tue)
Contact
Tel. 050-5542-8600 (Hello Dial)
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