Japanese Asian Edo Period Tosa School Original Painting Imperial Court Officials
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and very engaging Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese Tosa school original painting featuring two officials from the Imperial Court.
Wood, Paint, Paper
Japanese Painting, 17th Century, Tale of Genji, Tosa School
Located in Kyoto, JP
Illustration to an unidentified chapter of the Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) Tosa School (second half of the 17th Century) Ink, pigment, gofun and gold on paper.
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Painting of a Tale of Genji Scene, Tosa School, 17th Century, Framed
By Tosa School
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Professor Melissa McCormick at Harvard believes that it may be the work of Tosa Mitsuyoshi (1539-1613) or one of his disciples in the Tosa School.
Paint, Paper
Tall Japanese 6-panel folding screen with Tosa School genre painting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An amazing, tall six-panel byôbu (folding screen) presents an elaborate Tosa School genre painting set against a backdrop of gold leaf, capturing lively celebrations across various s...
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Tall Japanese 6-panel folding screen with Tosa School genre painting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A captivating, tall six-panel byôbu (folding screen) presents an elaborate Tosa School genre painting set against a backdrop of gold leaf, vividly depicting the bustling festivities ...
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Japanese Six Panel Screen: Tosa School Painting of Theatre Scene
Located in Hudson, NY
with thought to be Izumo no Okuni (1578-1613). Mineral pigments and gold dust on mulberry paper with silk brocade border.
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Japanese Screen Painting, Circa 1700 'Tales of Ise' by Tosa Mitsusuke
By Tosa Mitsusuke 1
Located in Kyoto, JP
He is the son of Tosa Mitsunari (1646-1710). Successive heads of the Tosa school served the emperors as Edokoro-Azukari (official painters for the Imperial Palace).
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Japanese Two Panel Screen: Horse Roundup
Located in Hudson, NY
Interesting and unusual subject matter, Tosa School painting in mineral pigments on gold leaf with silk brocade border.
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Japanese Two Panel Screen: View of Nagasaki City
Located in Hudson, NY
A Tosa School painting showing the hustle and bustle of the city including 3 dutchmen strolling.
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Japanese Six Panel Screen: Courtiers Festival
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautifuly painted court figures in procession with ancient musical instruments. Tosa School painting in mineral pigments on gold leaf and mulberry paper with silk brocade border.
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Japanese Two Panel Screen: Genpei Warriors
Located in Hudson, NY
This screen depicts a nobleman with his samurai officers, and a screen painted in the background. Tosa School painting in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with gold dust and a silk...
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Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pine on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
Signature and seal read: Tosa Mitsutake. Notes about the artist: Tosa Mitsutake (1844–1916) was a Japanese artist known for his work in the traditional Japanese style, particularly ...
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Japanese Two Panel Screen: Pine on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
Signature and seal read: Tosa Mitsutake. Notes about the artist: Tosa Mitsutake (1844–1916) was a Japanese artist known for his work in the traditional Japanese style, particularl...
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Antique Japanese Hanging Scroll Attributed to Iwasa Matabei
Located in Atlanta, GA
Trained in both Kano and Tosa school, the individualistic and versatile painter became an heir to the tradition of the Tosa school, who focused on the Japanese subjects matters and s...
Silk, Paper
Japanese Edo Screen Portraits of the Thirty Six Immortal Poets
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The poets are from the Asuka, Nara, and Heian periods. Painted in the Kano school style though executed in the Tosa school manner.
Wood, Paper
Pair Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Legend of Minamoto
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The paintings are crafted in the Kano school working in a Tosa school manner. The paintings have vibrant ink and natural color pigments with radiant gold leaf accents throughout.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair Japanese Edo Six Panel Harimaze Decoupage Screens
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The work features paintings from various Japanese ateliers: Tosa School, Ukiyo-e, Kano school, Maruyama-Shijo, Haiga, and poems in both Chinese and Japanese.
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Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Plate Dutch Decorated, 18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The design and the painting style used on kakiemon porcelain show a great similarity to Tosa School paintings of this subject, which in their turn follow Chinese examples (see pp. 13...
Porcelain
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High Quality 18 Century Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Kakiemon Plate Dutch
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The design and the painting style used on kakiemon porcelain show a great similarity to Tosa School paintings of this subject, which in their turn follow Chinese examples (see pp. 1...
Porcelain
Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Plaque with Quail and Chrysanthemum
Located in Newark, England
The subject closely relates to the traditional theme known as Quail and Autumn Flowers, a composition strongly associated with the celebrated court painter Tosa Mitsuoki of the Tosa ...
Enamel
Paravents - A pair of six-fold screens depicting Chinese children, Kano school
Located in Brussels, BE
-1559) began to introduce the sentiment of the classical Japanese-style Tosa School, establishing a new painting style and the basis of a hereditary family tradition of painting whic...
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Japanese Nihonga Painting 19th c Edo Scroll by Seiki Yokoyama Landscape Shijo
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The Kanō and Tosa schools had become bywords for rigid formalism by this time.
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Japanese Screen. 19th Century. Reflections of the Moon.
Located in Kyoto, JP
In contrast to the highly formalized conventions of the Kanō and Tosa schools, Shijō artists emphasized direct study of the natural world, seeking to capture the vitality and charact...
Wood, Paper
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Elegant Edo period painting by Reizei Tamechika (1823-1864) 冷泉為恭
Located in Fukuoka, JP
He became dissatisfied with the prevailing Kanō school style and took up the older Yamato-e style instead, although not as taught by the Tosa school, but rather the Yamato-e of the H...
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Japanese Nihonga Painting 18/19th c Edo Scroll Tanomura Chikuden Self Portrait
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
He first studied medicine, but preferred learning over medicine, and studied Chinese studies under Kimizan Karahashi, a He also learned painting techniques from Buncho Tani, and afte...
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Japanese PAinting Taisho Period Scroll Reed Cutter Nihonga Eitatsu Koyama
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
However, similar to Edo artists, Koyama Eitatsu also studied the artistic styles of the schools of Tosa and Kano. Accordingly, these different thought patterns and styles blessed him.
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Japanese Tosa School Framed Six Panel Screen Gold Leaf
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Japanese six-panel screen of the famous "Tosa school" made by an anonymous artist of the mid-18th century, work painted in the classic way with colored pigments and inks on vegetable...
Gold Leaf
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H 53.71 in W 121.97 in D 0.79 in
Six-Panel Screen, Festival Procession at the Hiyoshi Shrine
By Tosa School
Located in New York, NY
The rest of the screen's teeming composition is filled with other shrine and temple buildings and pine-clad hills, separated by gold clouds in the Classic Tosa-school manner. Paintin...
Paper
Japanese Screen Landscape on Gold Leaf with Inks
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Six-panel screen from the Tosa school painted with ink on gold leaf depicting a relaxing oriental landscape with pagodas, figures on boats and a beautiful sun in the sky.
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H 67.33 in W 145.67 in D 0.79 in
Edo 19th Century Japanese Folding Screen Six Panels Battle of Menpei
By Japanese Studio
Located in Brescia, IT
Samurai on horseback and by boat from the famous battle of Menpei Japanese folding screen six-panel of "Tosa School" painted with mineral pigments on vegetable on golden silk , earl...
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Two-Panel Screen, Scattered Fan with Seasonal Flowers
By Tosa School
Located in New York, NY
Two-panel folding screen; ink, mineral colors, go fun, gold leaf and gold sprinkle on paper. Design of scattered fans, decorated with flowers associated to the different seasons.
Paper
Japanese Tosa School Framed Two Panel Screen
Located in Essex, MA
Two panel in great condition. Tosa school. With cloth and wood frame. Wired for wall hanging.
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Majestic Hawks Edo Screen by Tosa School
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Created in the 18th century, it showcases the exquisite artistry of the Tosa school, known for its detailed brushwork and vibrant colors.
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Japanese Six Panel Edo Period Style Tosa School Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Edo period style Japanese six-panel byobu screen depicting aristocrats in a Heian period setting. Painted in the Tosa school style with large opaque mountains and river landscape ove...
Gold Leaf, Brass
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H 11.75 in W 11.62 in D 0.001 in
Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Painting, circa 1700
Located in South Burlington, VT
This very early hand painting on ivory colored paper from the Tosa School emanates from an old English collection and is the earliest example we have had the pleasure of collecting.
Paper
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H 11.75 in W 12.75 in D 0.001 in
Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Humor Painting, circa 1700
Located in South Burlington, VT
This very early hand painting on ivory colored paper from the Tosa School emanates from an old English collection and is the earliest example we have had the pleasure of collecting.
Paper
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H 11.75 in W 13 in D 0.001 in
Japanese Fine and Early "Shunga" Tosa School Erotic Humor Painting, circa 1700
Located in South Burlington, VT
This very early hand painting on ivory colored paper from the Tosa School emanates from an old English collection and is the earliest example we have had the pleasure of collecting.
Paper
Japanese Six Panel Tosa School Gold Leaf Paper Screen
Located in Essex, MA
Six panel decorated with a village scene with processional scene.
Paper
A Japanese 6 Panel Screen "Itsukushima Shrine"
Located in Austin, TX
An early anonymous Tosa School painting of pilgrims making their way by boat at high tide to Itsukushima Shrine.
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Japanese Edo Two-Panel Screen Flowers of Autumn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive early 19th century Japanese Edo period two-panel screen featuring flowering plants and grasses of autumn. Painted in the Tosa School style Bunka Bunsei period or Ogosho pe...
Silk, Wood, Paper
Pair of Japanese Kano Screens Flowering Cherry of Yoshino Mountain
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The Tsurusawa family was employed by the Imperial court and Tansaku was an assistant to Tosa Mitsusada (Japanese 1738-1806) of the Tosa family and Tosa school painted with ink and na...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair Japanese Edo Six Panel Screens Tale of Genji
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The artist a "town-painter" (Machi-eshi) crafted the artwork in the Tosa school manner. The vignettes are mounted to panels with gold leaf square backgrounds.
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H 41.88 in W 121.5 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Edo Period six Panel Screen "Gion Festival", Tosa School
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese Tosa School six fold painted paper screen, byobu.
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17th Century Japanese Tale of Genji Painting, Takekawa, Tosa School
Located in Kyoto, JP
Bamboo River (Takekawa), Illustration to Chapter 44 of the Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) Tosa School (second half of the 17th Century) Ink, pigment, gofun and gold on paper.
Paper
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H 74.81 in W 18.12 in D 0.04 in
Tosa School ca 1700 Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan 17/18c Artist Tosa Mitsunari
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Around the middle of the Edo period, say to have been drawn in Tosa Mitsunari of the hands of the Tosa School, the Heian period of person (noble?)
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17th Century Japanese Tale of Genji Painting, Ukifune, Tosa School
Located in Kyoto, JP
Dimensions: Approximately 17 cm x 15 cm (6.7” x 6”) During the seventeenth century, Tosa School artists painted album leaves of Genji scenes in miniature.
Paper
17th Century Japanese Tale of Genji Painting, Maboroshi, Tosa School
Located in Kyoto, JP
The Seer (Maboroshi), Illustration to Chapter 41 of the Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari) Tosa School (second half of the 17th century) Ink, pigment, gofun and gold on paper.
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H 35 in W 101 in D 1 in
Japanese Tosa School Four-Panel Folding Byobu Screen "Tales of Genji", 1800 Edo
Located in Studio City, CA
A mesmerizing and gorgeously conceived Edo period four-panel Byobu screen with intricately hand painted Imperial courtyard scenes, flowing waters, green treed rolling landscapes on g...
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H 48 in W 108 in D 1 in
Japanese Tosa School Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen "Tales of Genji", 1770 Edo
Located in Studio City, CA
A mesmerizing Edo period six panel byobu screen with intricately hand painted Imperial courtyard scenes, flowing waters, rolling landscapes on gold leaf by a member of the Tosa Schoo...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of Attributed Tosa Mitsuoki Pines Along Seashore Edo Screens
Located in Rio Vista, CA
He was considered the last great painter of the Tosa school.
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Japanese Six Panel Paper Screen
Located in Essex, MA
Six panel Tosa school with rich colors depicting a river and bridge.
Paper
Japanese Two Panel Screen, Painted Fans
Located in Hudson, NY
Open fans depicting wild pinks, Heian period folks, otogi inu (dog shaped boxes, Okuni dancers with poems and closed fans, on silver leaf. Tosa school.
Japanese Edo Bugaku Imperial Court Dance Two-Panel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular Japanese two-panel Edo period Tosa school screen featuring warriors in costume performing Bugaku dances for the Imperial court.
Brass, Gold Leaf
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H 69.3 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
Lovely Japanese 19th c Edo Scroll Tosa Mitsufumi Nihonga Painting Rising Sun
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The second son of Mitsutaka Tosa. He is the father of Mitsuaki Tosa. He was adopted by Tosa Koroku, the head of the Tosa school, and became the guardian of the school.
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Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.
The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.
The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.
In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.
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