Report on the Opening of the Exhibition "Wakō-chō ni Torihada! Yasai mo Uri!" at Fukuda Art Museum: The First Side-by-Side Display of "Fruit and Vegetable Scroll" and "Illustrated Catalogue of Vegetables and Insects"
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The exhibition presents Wakō-chō's "Fruit and Vegetable Scroll" and "Illustrated Catalogue of Vegetables and Insects" side-by-side for the first time, featuring approximately 40 works.Summary
The exhibition "Wakō-chō ni Torihada! Yasai mo Uri!" at Fukuda Art Museum in Arashiyama, Kyoto, opens, showcasing approximately 40 works by Itō Wakō-chō. For the first time, the "Fruit and Vegetable Scroll" (circa 1790) and the "Illustrated Catalogue of Vegetables and Insects" (circa 1791) are displayed together. Key highlights include 12 newly exhibited works, such as the "Old Pine and White Crane" and "Snake" paintings (both 18th century), which reveal the evolution of Wakō-chō's techniques.
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