"The Genius of Japanese Lacquer: Masterworks by Shibata Zeshin" Exhibition

Japan Society Gallery

poster for "The Genius of Japanese Lacquer: Masterworks by Shibata Zeshin" Exhibition

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Shibata Zeshin (1807–1891) is history’s greatest lacquer artist, recognized worldwide for his exquisitely detailed lacquered boxes, panels, sword mounts, and other objects, as well as scrolls painted in both ink and lacquer. In addition to his mastery of traditional techniques, Zeshin developed a range of daring new lacquer textures and finishes imitating rusty iron, rough seas, patinated bronze, and even the delicate grain of Chinese rosewood. With "The Genius of Japanese Lacquer: Masterworks by Shibata Zeshin," Japan Society presents the finest collection of the artist’s works ever assembled outside of Japan.

[Image: Shibata Zeshin "Grasshopper and Flowering Vine" (ca. 1880) hanging scroll; colored lacquers and gold wash on prepared paper. 13 3/8 x 18 in.]

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from March 21, 2008 to June 15, 2008

Artist(s)

Shibata Zeshin

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