Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects Drum for Gagaku Dance
Discover Shibata Zeshin’s 1882 lacquer painting of a Gagaku dance float! Admire intricate details, Ukiyo-e influence & symbolic motifs in this stunning Japanese artwork.
Shibata Zeshin (1807 - 1891)
Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) was a master Japanese painter & lacquerer, bridging Edo & Meiji eras. Known for stunning landscapes, tigers, and innovative maki-e techniques. A pivotal figure celebrated in both Japan & the West.