![Fifty-four Scenes from the Tale of Genji [left of a pair] by Tosa Mitsuoki](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzLzU1YTRlMDUxLWUxMDEtNDEwNS1iMTUwLTY1OGZhMjBkM2U4Ni81NWE0ZTA1MS1lMTAxLTQxMDUtYjE1MC02NThmYTIwZDNlODZfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
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Tosa Mitsuoki (November 21, 1617 – November 14, 1691) was a prominent Japanese painter of the Edo period, known for his masterful use of ink and color in capturing the essence of nature. He is particularly celebrated for his bird-and-flower paintings, often rendered in a delicate and precise style reminiscent of his artistic lineage. His works, such as "Falcon and Prey", demonstrate an impressive attention to detail, showcasing the beauty of the natural world through a refined and elegant aesthetic. Mitsuoki’s works are prized for their subtle beauty and intricate detail, and his influence can be seen in the works of later Japanese artists.
Born
November 21, 1617
Died
November 14, 1691
Illustration of the Genji Monogatari (Asagao, The Blue ...
Tosa Mitsuoki
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Illustration of the Genji Monogatari (Asagao, The Blue ...
Tosa Mitsuoki
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Autumn Maples with Poem Slips
Tosa Mitsuoki
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Landscape around Ishiyama-dera and Lake Biwa
Tosa Mitsuoki
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Night March of a Hundred Demons (detail)
Tosa Mitsuoki
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Illustration of the Genji Monogatari (Wakamurasaki)
Tosa Mitsuoki
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Night March of a Hundred Demons (detail)
Tosa Mitsuoki
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Illustration of the Genji Monogatari (The Perfumed Prince)
Tosa Mitsuoki
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Quail and Chrysanthemums
Tosa Mitsuoki
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Fifty-four Scenes from the Tale of Genji [left of a pair]
Tosa Mitsuoki
1650
Fifty-four Scenes from the Tale of Genji [right of a pair]
Tosa Mitsuoki
1650
Hawk
Tosa Mitsuoki
1850
Hawk
Tosa Mitsuoki
1850
Hawk
Tosa Mitsuoki
1850
Quail and Millet
Tosa Mitsuoki
1668