Who painted Entertainments of the Four Seasons in Kyoto?

Entertainments of the Four Seasons in Kyoto was painted by Maruyama Ōkyo in 1733.

Where can I see Entertainments of the Four Seasons in Kyoto?

Entertainments of the Four Seasons in Kyoto is held by Detroit Institute of Arts.

What movement is Entertainments of the Four Seasons in Kyoto?

Entertainments of the Four Seasons in Kyoto is associated with Ukiyo-e.

Can I buy a print of Entertainments of the Four Seasons in Kyoto?

Museum-quality prints of Entertainments of the Four Seasons in Kyoto are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Entertainments of the Four Seasons in Kyoto

Maruyama Ōkyo , 1733

Entertainments of the Four Seasons in Kyoto is an unspecified painting by the Ukiyo-e artist Maruyama Ōkyo. It dates from 1733 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

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Overview

Entertainments of the Four Seasons in Kyoto is a painting by Maruyama Ōkyo, a Japanese artist. The work is a long, narrow scroll featuring text and is held at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Technique & Style

The scroll is characterized by black ink text on a beige background, with varying densities of writing across different sections. The text is likely a poetic or literary passage, presented in a traditional Japanese script.

History & Provenance

The painting was created by Maruyama Ōkyo in 1733. It is now part of the Detroit Institute of Arts collection.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Maruyama Ōkyo

Maruyama Ōkyo (円山応挙; Japanese pronunciation: , June 12, 1733 – August 31, 1795), born Maruyama Masataka, was a Japanese artist active in the late 18th century.