Japan / c. 1675
Autumn Maples with Poem Slips
Look closely at Autumn Maples with Poem Slips. Papers with Japanese text hang from a tree bearing red and gold leaves.
What catches your eye before you read the artist and date? The Art Institute dates Autumn Maples with Poem Slips to c. 1675.
A CLOSER LOOK
Tosa Mitsuoki Japanese, 1617-1691 made this painting. The museum dates it c. 1675.
The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.
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Art Institute of ChicagoAutumn Maples with Poem SlipsOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.