Farmhouse in Autumn Evening

ca.1892

Japanese, 1844 - 1895

The composition of this painting is related to that of a well-known work by Bairei entitled Farm House in Autumn that was exhibited at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago. The artist's creation of the seasonal atmosphere of a rural setting through soft colors and delicate use of wash reflects Bairei's training with the Shijô-school artist Shiokawa Bunrin (1808-1877).

Color on silk

79 5/8 x 21 11/16 in. (202.3 x 55.1 cm)

Gift of Griffith and Patricia Way, in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Seattle Art Museum

2009.70.4

Not currently on view

Resources

Published ReferencesMichiyo, Morioka; Berry, Paul. "Modern Masters of Kyoto: The Transformation of Japanese Painting Traditions," Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1999, p. 78, illus. 7.

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