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Flowers and Grasses of the Four Seasons

Kano Mitsunobu 狩野光信

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Six-panel folding screen with a gold background, featuring grasses and flowers. Dark green leaves float on the water. Various types of flowers are depicted, including pink, purple, and red blooms. Green and brown grasses and foliage are present throughout. A decorative border surrounds the screen, with a black background behind it.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century
Medium
Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, gold paint, and gold leaf on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 285 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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