DATA

Artist:

Kano Sanraku/Sansetsu

Historical era:

Edo (17th century)

Material:

printed, gold on washi paper

Medium:

Eighteen sliding doors

Theme:

High Resolution Facsimile of Historical Cultural Assets

Size:

West 4 panels : H190.0 × W141.7 cm
North 4 panels : H182.7 × W93.9 cm
East 4 panels : H178.8 × W83.9 cm
East 2 panels : H178.8 × W80.3 cm
South 4 panels H178.8 × W87.3 cm

Recipient:

Tenkyuin temple, a subtemple of Myoshinji TempleMAP

Period of creation:

The work of the sixth period: the west side four sliding doors of the Gekan-ni-no-ma room
The work of the eighth period: the north, east, and south sides fourteen sliding doors of the Gekan-ni-no-ma room

[Original]

Current owner:

Tenkyuin temple, a subtemple of Myoshinji Temple

Material:

ink, color and gold on washi paper

DESCRIPTION

The lower second room of the abbot's chambers of Tenkyuin is commonly called Asagao-no-ma ("Morning glory room"). The paintings on all 18 sliding panels depict rough-hewn bamboo fences and flowers, creating a rhythmical curve. Blossoms of clematis florida and clematis patens are painted on the north side, with morning glories on the west side. Clematis patens, contrasted against the mountain in the background, are also painted on the south side, while white lilies are painted in sharp contrast with the gold background on the south side. All these paintings come together to make the whole room into an elegant, appealing, and fresh space.