Farmhouse in Autumn Evening
ca.1892
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