NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART JAPANESE SAMURAI EXHIBITION POSTER TITLED THE SHAPING OF DAIMYO CULTURE
An impressive and historically significant vintage 1988 Japanese art exhibition poster produced for JAPAN: The Shaping of Daimyo Culture, 1185?1868, a major exhibition presented at the prestigious National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., from October 30, 1988, through January 23, 1989. Dominating this magnificent large-format composition is a striking reproduction of the celebrated 13th-century Japanese portrait traditionally identified as Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147?1199), the founder of Japan's Kamakura shogunate and one of the most influential figures in Japanese history. The portrait depicts a commanding Japanese nobleman seated in formal court attire, wearing an elaborate deep indigo-blue robe decorated with intricate floral and scrolling patterns. His imposing silhouette, traditional black court headdress, ceremonial sword, and dignified expression create an image of extraordinary authority and refinement. The original portrait, preserved at Jingoji Temple in Kyoto and designated a Japanese National Treasure, is among the most celebrated surviving examples of medieval Japanese portraiture. Its reproduction gives this exhibition poster exceptional historical and artistic appeal. This piece is mounted and framed under acrylic in a simple, black wood frame. With frame, it measures 24.5 inches x 37 inches. This was acquired from a Metro Washington DC estate.
Condition
Excellent
Dimensions
24.5 x 37 x 1 in
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An impressive and historically significant vintage 1988 Japanese art exhibition poster produced for JAPAN: The Shaping of Daimyo Culture, 1185?1868, a major exhibition presented at the prestigious National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., from October 30, 1988, through January 23, 1989. Dominating this magnificent large-format composition is a striking reproduction of the celebrated 13th-century Japanese portrait traditionally identified as Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147?1199), the founder of Japan's Kamakura shogunate and one of the most influential figures in Japanese history. The portrait depicts a commanding Japanese nobleman seated in formal court attire, wearing an elaborate deep indigo-blue robe decorated with intricate floral and scrolling patterns. His imposing silhouette, traditional black court headdress, ceremonial sword, and dignified expression create an image of extraordinary authority and refinement. The original portrait, preserved at Jingoji Temple in Kyoto and designated a Japanese National Treasure, is among the most celebrated surviving examples of medieval Japanese portraiture. Its reproduction gives this exhibition poster exceptional historical and artistic appeal. This piece is mounted and framed under acrylic in a simple, black wood frame. With frame, it measures 24.5 inches x 37 inches. This was acquired from a Metro Washington DC estate.
Condition
Excellent
Dimensions
24.5 x 37 x 1 in
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
