Koen Collection

Fanny Blankers-Koen hurdling, 1948 London Olympics
Fanny Blankers-Koen, a Dutch housewife, taking the victory in the 80 metres hurdles and setting a new Olympic record. Maureen Gardner of Britain took the silver

Kyoto, Japan - Maruyama Park - Cherry Blossom
Japan - Cherry Blossoms in Maruyama Park, Kyoto. The parks star attraction is a weeping cherry tree (shidarezakura), supported by a multitude of props. Date: circa 1910s

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1948. Fanny Blankers-Koen of the Netherlands (right) and Maureen Gardner (left) of England finishing the 80 meter hurdle event at Wembley Stadium, London, England, 4 August 1948

The Monkey King Songoku, from the Chinese novel Journey to the West, probably 1824

Carp Swimming up a Waterfall, c1827-28. Creator: Gakutei
Carp Swimming up a Waterfall, c1827-28

Yang Guifei, circa 1820-1830. Creator: Gakutei
Yang Guifei, circa 1820-1830

Kokyu, circa 1820-1830. Creator: Gakutei
Kokyu, circa 1820-1830. From Three Instruments (Sankyoku)

Making a Wish to Meet a Good Mate during the Tanabata Festival, circa 1820-1830 Creator: Gakutei
Making a Wish to Meet a Good Mate during the Tanabata Festival, circa 1820-1830

Tomoe Gozen and Fan Kuai, c1824. Creator: Gakutei
Tomoe Gozen and Fan Kuai, c1824

Prince Genji and To no Chujo Performing the Dance of the Blue Wave, c1819. Creator: Gakutei
Prince Genji and To no Chujo Performing the Dance of the Blue Wave, c1819. From Ten Romances for the Honcho Circle

Roku: Prosperity; Ding Gu Dreaming of a Pine Tree, c1824. Creator: Gakutei
Roku: Prosperity; Ding Gu Dreaming of a Pine Tree, c1824. From Fukurokuju, "Happiness, Prosperity, and Longevity"

Taijian Wangfuren Playing One-String Chin, Encircled by Dragon, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei
Taijian Wangfuren Playing One-String Chin, Encircled by Dragon, 19th century

Hojo Tokiyori, from the series "Twenty-four Generals for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushika)
Hojo Tokiyori, from the series "Twenty-four Generals for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushika nijushisho)", c. 1822

Usugumo, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle... c. 1822. Creator: Gakutei
Usugumo, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren gakumen fujin awase)", c. 1822

Kogo no Tsubone, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle... c. 1822. Creator: Gakutei
Kogo no Tsubone, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren gakumen fujin awase)", c. 1822

An actor as Mita no Tsuko and peonies, from the series "Ten Designs for the Honcho... c. 1822. Creator: Gakutei
An actor as Mita no Tsuko and peonies, from the series "Ten Designs for the Honcho Circle (Honchoren jubantsuzuki)", c. 1822

Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the...", c. 1824. Creator: Gakutei
Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the series "Diptych for the Drum Group", c. 1824

Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the...", c. 1824. Creator: Gakutei
Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the series "Diptych for the Drum Group", c. 1824

Ebisu (Shobishin), from the series "A Parody of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune...", c. 1828
Ebisu (Shobishin), from the series "A Parody of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Mitate shichifukujin)", c. 1828

Lady Tomoe (Tomoe jo), from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika... c. 1822. Creator: Gakutei
Lady Tomoe (Tomoe jo), from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren gakumen fujin awase)", c. 1822

A Woman Pulling the Cord of a Wheeled Book Case, from the series "A Set of Seven...", c. 1825
A Woman Pulling the Cord of a Wheeled Book Case, from the series "A Set of Seven for the Katsushika Club", c. 1825

The Tale of Sagoromo, from the series "Ten Courtly Tales for the Honcho Circle...", c. 1820
The Tale of Sagoromo, from the series "Ten Courtly Tales for the Honcho Circle (Honchoren monogatari juban)", c. 1820

Japanese poetry, from the series "Three Classical Arts for the Sugawara Circle... ", early 1820s
Japanese poetry, from the series "Three Classical Arts for the Sugawara Circle (Sugawara sanseki)", early 1820s

Wine bottle, bowl, and plum branch, from the series "Two Famous Products from Bizen... c. 1823. Creator: Gakutei
Wine bottle, bowl, and plum branch, from the series "Two Famous Products from Bizen Province (Bizen meibutsu futashina)", c. 1823

Kogo no Tsubone, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle...c. 1822. Creator: Gakutei
Kogo no Tsubone, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren gakumen fujin awase)", c. 1822

Ono no Komachi, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle... c. 1822. Creator: Gakutei
Ono no Komachi, from the series "Framed Pictures of Women for the Katsushika Circle (Katsushikaren gakumen fujin awase)", c. 1822

The Dancer Hotoke Gozen, 1820s. Creator: Gakutei
The Dancer Hotoke Gozen, 1820s

The Dancer Hotoke Gozen, 1820s. Creator: Gakutei
The Dancer Hotoke Gozen, 1820s

Book One of Tale of Heike: Gi-O, 1820s. Creator: Gakutei
Book One of Tale of Heike: Gi-O, 1820s

Ju, "Longevity"; The Immortal Wo Quan's Present of Pine Branches to the Emperor Yao, 19th century. Series: Fukurokuju, Happiness, Prosperity and Longevity

The Cherry Tree of Priest Saigyo, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei
The Cherry Tree of Priest Saigyo, 19th century. Series: Cherry Trees for the Katsushika Circle; Prints

The Cherry Tree of Yang Guifei, c1823. Creator: Gakutei
The Cherry Tree of Yang Guifei, c1823. Series: Cherry Trees for the Katsushika Circle; Prints

The Cherry Tree of Yang Guifei, c1823. Creator: Gakutei
The Cherry Tree of Yang Guifei, c1823. Series: Cherry Trees for the Katsushika Circle; Prints

The Cherry Tree of Ono no Komachi, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei
The Cherry Tree of Ono no Komachi, 19th century. Series: Cherry Trees for the Katsushika Circle

Tokyo, Japan tower and temple at dusk

Tokyo, Japan Spring

Osaka, Japan cityscape and castle

Tokyo, Japan tower and temple at dusk in autumn

Kumamoto, Japan at Suizenji Garden in the autumn

Gotemba City, Japan at Peace Park with Mt. Fuji in spring season

Osaka, Japan at Osaka Castle during the spring season

A Poet and Mount Fuji From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shu), vol. 3, ca. 1820s

Jizo statues, Sai No Kawara Park, Hakone, Japan
Jizo statues at Sainokawara (Sai No Kawara) Park, Hakone, Japan. Date: circa 1910s

The Rain Shelter at Nii Hill by the Aji River, Osaka (Osaka Ajigawa Niiyama amayadori)... c. 1834. Creator: Gakutei
The Rain Shelter at Nii Hill by the Aji River, Osaka (Osaka Ajigawa Niiyama amayadori), from the series " Famous Places in Osaka

Paper: Fujiwara no Sadaie (Kami: Teika), from the series "The Four Friends of the Writ... c. 1827
Paper: Fujiwara no Sadaie (Kami: Teika), from the series " The Four Friends of the Writing Table for the Ichiyo Circle (Ichiyoren bunbo shiyu)", c. 1827

The Filial Son of Yoro from the Ten Moral Lessons (Yoro koshi, Jikkinsho), from the... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei
The Filial Son of Yoro from the Ten Moral Lessons (Yoro koshi, Jikkinsho), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle (Honchoren Honcho nijushiko)

Nibu Hiroyoshi from the Veritable Records of Three Reigns (Nibu Hiroyoshi, Sandai jitsu... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei)
Nibu Hiroyoshi from the Veritable Records of Three Reigns (Nibu Hiroyoshi, Sandai jitsuroku), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle

The Filial Child from Shinano Province from the Collection of Stone and Sand (Shinano... c. 1821. Creator: Gakutei)
The Filial Child from Shinano Province from the Collection of Stone and Sand (Shinano koji, Shasekishu), from the series " Twenty-four Japanese Paragons of Filial Piety for the Honcho Circle

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"Koen: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the world of Koen, where history intertwines with art and athleticism. From Fanny Blankers-Koen hurdling her way to victory at the 1948 London Olympics to the breathtaking beauty of Maruyama Park in Kyoto during cherry blossom season, Koen takes us on a captivating adventure. Intriguingly, we encounter The Monkey King Songoku from the renowned Chinese novel Journey to the West, a symbol of strength and resilience. And as we wander through Sai No Kawara Park in Hakone, Japan, Jizo statues stand tall, embodying compassion and protection. Gakutei's masterful creations transport us further back in time - from A Poet and Mount Fuji captured in delicate brushstrokes to The Rain Shelter at Nii Hill by the Aji River showcasing nature's tranquility. His intricate artwork also brings forth stories like Fujiwara no Sadaie (Kami: Teika) from "The Four Friends of the Writ, " highlighting friendship's enduring power. Delving deeper into Gakutei's repertoire reveals tales that touch our hearts - The Filial Son of Yoro teaches us about filial piety while Nibu Hiroyoshi shares insights from Three Reigns' Veritable Records. Meanwhile, The Filial Child from Shinano Province reminds us of family bonds cherished amidst Stone and Sand. Lastly, we meet The Filial Son of Kamakura who exemplifies loyalty within Kamakura koshi's Collection of Stone and Sand. Through these stories depicted by Gakutei's skilled hand, we are reminded that virtues such as filial piety endure across cultures throughout history. Join Koen on this extraordinary journey encompassing sportsmanship triumphs at Olympic Games past; serene moments beneath blooming cherry blossoms; mythical figures etched deep within folklore; artistic expressions capturing both nature's beauty and human virtues.