Ukiyo-e Ota Memorial Museum of Art will exhibit paintings from its collection, including works by Keisai Eisen (1790-1848), Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) and Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858).
These late-Edo Period artists painted masterpieces depicting beautiful women and landscapes of the era. Many of the selected works are based around the theme of winter, including Hiroshige's depictions of New Year's celebrations and a bridge that's covered in snow.
In addition, all three of the "Keizu" bird paintings by Sekien Toriyama (1712-88) — who became popular recently for his influence on comic-book writer Shigeru Mizuki — will be displayed.
Jan. 6-28. Ukiyo-e Ota Memorial Museum of Art; 1-10-10 Jingumae Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Harajuku Stn. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ¥700. Closed Mon. 03-5777-8600; For more information, visit www.ukiyoe-ota-muse.jp.
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