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花見・紅葉狩図屏風|Cherry-Blossom and Maple-Leaf Viewing

Unknown

1634

ink

panel

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Renaissance Baroque Landscape Flower Human Figure Leaf Tree

Dominant colour

花見・紅葉狩図屏風|Cherry-Blossom and Maple-Leaf Viewing is a 1634 ink by Unknown, a Renaissance work, depicting Flower, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1634 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows two folding screens filled with people enjoying nature. On the left, cherry blossoms bloom over a river, and people sit under bare trees or walk along the shore. The right screen has maple leaves and groups gathered under trees, some playing music or chatting. Gold leaf shines in the background, making the scene feel rich and calm. Notice how the artist used bright colors for clothing and flowers against muted golds and greens. The people look relaxed, like they’re celebrating a seasonal event. Next, look up human figure to see how artists in different cultures show people in everyday scenes.