The Art of Sōtatsu

Discover Tawaraya Sōtatsu, one of the most influential figures in the history of Japanese visual culture.

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Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

Waves at Matsushima - Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

Waves at Matsushima F1906.231 (above), F1906.232 (below)

two paintings with clouds and birds in them

Dragons and Clouds - Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

Dragons and Clouds F1905.229 (above), https://www.freersackler.si.edu/object/F1905.230/ F1905.230 (below)

an old photo of some trees in front of a wooden fence with the words, what do you think?

Japanese Woodblock Printing

Japanese Painting

Making Waves

Trees - Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

Trees F1962.30

a drawing of a woman holding a cat in her lap and looking up at the sky

A child holding a spotted puppy - Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

A Child Holding a Spotted Puppy F1902.37

Screen with Scattered Fans - Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

Screen with Scattered Fans F1900.24

two birds are flying in the air with writing on it's walls behind them

Imperial Anthology, Kokinshu - Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

Imperial Anthology, Kokinshu F1903.309

Red and white poppies - Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

Red and White Poppies F1901.26