Folding Screens Collection

Trees. A six-section folding screens, Mid of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Scene from the Genpei War, 17th century. Creator: Unknown artist
Scene from the Genpei War, 17th century. Found in the Collection of the Museo d'Arte Orientale di Venezia.

Cranes, End of 17th-Early 18th cen. Creator: Korin, Ogata (1658-1716)
Cranes, End of 17th-Early 18th cen. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Birds and Flowers of the Four Seasons. Detail of six-panel folding screen, End of 16th cen. Creator: Anonymous
Birds and Flowers of the Four Seasons. Detail of six-panel folding screen, End of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Arrival of a Portuguese ship. Nanban screen, ca. 1600. Artist: Anonymous
Arrival of a Portuguese ship. Nanban screen, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Battle scenes from the Tale of Heike (Heike Monogatari), First third of 17th cen Artist: Anonymous
Battle scenes from the Tale of Heike (Heike Monogatari), First third of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia

Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c. 1900 (colour litho)
3084445 Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c.1900 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 23.8x35 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Visiting a Hermit, 1930. Artist: Kansetsu, Hashimoto (1883-1945)
Visiting a Hermit, 1930. Found in the collection of the Adachi Museum of Art

Irises, 18th century. Found in the collection of Nezu Museum Tokyo

Whale. Folding screen, 1797. Found in the collection of Miho Museum, Koka

Arrival of a Portuguese ship. Nanban screen. Detail: Japanese Christians, ca. 1600. Artist: Anonymous
Arrival of a Portuguese ship. Nanban screen. Detail: Japanese Christians, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Summer and autumn flower plants. (Part of the pair of two-fold screens). Artist: Hoitsu, Sakai (1761-1828)
Summer and autumn flower plants. (Part of the pair of two-fold screens). Found in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum

An Exiled Emperor on Okinoshima, ca. 1600. Artist: Anonymous
An Exiled Emperor on Okinoshima, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of the Kimbell Art Museum

The River Bridge at Uji, 1568-1615. Artist: Anonymous
The River Bridge at Uji, 1568-1615. Found in the collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri

Waves at Matsushima, Early 17th cen Artist: Sotatsu, Tawaraya (active Early 17th cen. )
Waves at Matsushima, Early 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Wind-screen and cherry tree. Artist: Anonymous
Wind-screen and cherry tree. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Trees, Early 17th cen Artist: Master of I-nen Seal (active 1600-1630)
Trees, Early 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Millet and Birds, ca 1625. Artist: Anonymous
Millet and Birds, ca 1625. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia

Mount Fuji and the moon, ca 1760. Artist: Anonymous
Mount Fuji and the moon, ca 1760. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia

The plain of Musashi, ca 1760. Artist: Anonymous
The plain of Musashi, ca 1760. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia

Seto Inland Sea, Second Half of the 17th cen Artist: Anonymous
Seto Inland Sea, Second Half of the 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia

Scenes in and around Kyoto, ca 1690. Artist: Anonymous
Scenes in and around Kyoto, ca 1690. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia

Scenes from The tale of Genji (Genji monogatari), 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
Scenes from The tale of Genji (Genji monogatari), 17th century. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia

Autumn landscape with wild geese, c. 1650. Artist: Anonymous
Autumn landscape with wild geese, c. 1650. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia

Musashino, 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
Musashino, 17th century. Found in the collection of the Suntory Museum of Art

Famous Sites of the Sumida River, Second Half of the 18th cen Artist: Anonymous
Famous Sites of the Sumida River, Second Half of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the Suntory Museum of Art

Birds and Flowers of Spring and Summer, Second Half of the 17th cen Artist: Eino, Kano (1631-1697)
Birds and Flowers of Spring and Summer, Second Half of the 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Suntory Museum of Art

Phoenixes by Paulownia Trees, 17th century. Artist: Tan yu, Kano (1602-1674)
Phoenixes by Paulownia Trees, 17th century. Found in the collection of the Suntory Museum of Art

Western Kings on Horseback, First third of 17th cen Artist: Anonymous
Western Kings on Horseback, First third of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Suntory Museum of Art

Namban Screens, First third of 17th cen Artist: Sanraku, Kano (ca. 1559-1635)
Namban Screens, First third of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Suntory Museum of Art

Flowering Plants in Autumn, 18th century. Artist: Korin, Ogata (1658-1716)
Flowering Plants in Autumn, 18th century. Found in the collection of the Suntory Museum of Art

A pair of Brussels Chinoiserie tapestry-covered six-fold screens, ca 1712. Private Collection

After a Shower, 1928. Artist: Seiho, Takeuchi (1864-1942)
After a Shower, 1928. Found in the collection of the Adachi Museum of Art

Good Omen, 1931. Artist: Shunkyo, Yamamoto (1871-1933)
Good Omen, 1931. Found in the collection of the Adachi Museum of Art

Merry-making under aronia blossoms. Left of a pair of six-section folding screens, 18th century. Found in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum

Merry-making under aronia blossoms. Right of a pair of six-section folding screens, 18th century. Found in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum

The Thunder God. Left part of two-fold screens Wind God and Thunder God, Early 18th cen Artist: Korin
The Thunder God. Left part of two-fold screens Wind God and Thunder God, Early 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum

The Wind God. Right part of two-fold screens Wind God and Thunder God, Early 18th cen Artist: Korin, Ogata (1658-1716)
The Wind God. Right part of two-fold screens Wind God and Thunder God, Early 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum

Roukaku Sansui Zu (Landscape with tower) Right of a pair of six-section folding screens, c. 1750. Found in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum

Maple viewers. A six-section folding screens, 16th century. Artist: Hideyori, Kano (active 1565-1576)
Maple viewers. A six-section folding screens, 16th century. Found in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum

Pine Trees (Left of a pair of six-section folding screens), 16th century. Artist: Hasegawa, Tohaku (1539-1610)
Pine Trees (Left of a pair of six-section folding screens), 16th century. Found in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum

Pine Trees (Right of a pair of six-section folding screens), 16th century. Artist: Hasegawa, Tohaku (1539-1610)
Pine Trees (Right of a pair of six-section folding screens), 16th century. Found in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum

Cypress Tree (Eight folded screen), 1590. Artist: Eitoku, Kano (1543-1590)
Cypress Tree (Eight folded screen), 1590. Found in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum

Tenkeisei, God of Heavenly Punishment (Part of the set of five hanging scrolls Extermination of Evil), 12th century. Found in the collection of the Nara National Museum

Landscape screen, 11th-12th century. Artist: Anonymous
Landscape screen, 11th-12th century. Found in the collection of the National Museum Kyoto

Waterfall in Spring and Autumn (Set of two hanging scrolls), 1893. Artist: Chikudo, Kishi (1826-1897)
Waterfall in Spring and Autumn (Set of two hanging scrolls), 1893. Found in the collection of the Adachi Museum of Art

River Landscape with Fireflies, 1874. Artist: Bunrin, Shiokawa (1808-1877)
River Landscape with Fireflies, 1874. Found in the collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri

Scholars books and utensils (Ch aekkori). Six-section folding screen, Mid of the 19th cen Artist: Anonymous
Scholars books and utensils (Ch aekkori). Six-section folding screen, Mid of the 19th cen.. From a private collection

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"Folding Screens: A Window into Art and History" From the lush greenery of towering trees to intricate battle scenes, they have long been a canvas for artistic expression. Dating back to the mid-17th century, these six-section folding screens captivate with their exquisite craftsmanship. One such masterpiece is the Nanban screen from around 1600, depicting the arrival of a Portuguese ship. Created by an anonymous artist, it offers a glimpse into Japan's encounter with foreign cultures during that time. The Tale of Heike comes alive on another folding screen from the early 17th century. Anonymous yet powerful brushstrokes depict dramatic battle scenes that transport us back in time. Fast forward to c. 1900, where we find ourselves exploring Useful Artistic Furniture through vibrant color lithographs. These pages showcase how they were not only works of art but also functional pieces within homes. In 1930, Kansetsu Hashimoto takes us on a journey as we visit a hermit through his evocative artwork titled "Visiting a Hermit. " The delicate strokes invite contemplation and reflection. Nature's beauty unfolds before our eyes in an 18th-century iris-themed folding screen. Each petal meticulously painted captures the essence of tranquility and grace. Venturing further into history, we encounter a whale-themed folding screen from 1797—a testament to Japan's deep connection with marine life and its significance in their culture. Returning to Portuguese influence in Japan during ca. 1600, another Nanban screen reveals intriguing details about Japanese Christians at that time—an unexpected intersection between two distinct worlds. Hoitsu Sakai mesmerizes us with his pair of two-fold screens showcasing summer and autumn flower plants. His meticulous attention to detail brings forth nature's vibrancy and ephemeral beauty. An anonymous artist transports us back centuries ago as we witness an exiled emperor on Okinoshima—his isolation palpable, his story shrouded in mystery.