Special exhibition
Monkey Painter, Sosen and His Two Brothers, along with Chicken Painter, Jakuchū and Frog Painter, Hōji
February 26 (Wed.) to April 5 (Sun.), 2020.
Overview of the exhibition
The Osaka Museum of History will hold a special exhibition titled “Monkey Painter, Sosen and His Two Brothers, along with Chicken Painter, Jakuchū and Frog Painter, Hōji” in the Special Exhibition Hall on the 6th floor from February 26 (Wed.) to April 5 (Sun.), 2020.
Mori Sosen (ca. 1747–1821) is one of the most renowned painters active in Osaka during the Edo period. Called a “monkey painter,” he is famous for his paintings of animals, especially monkeys, characterized by realistic depictions of fluffy fur. Sosen had two older brothers, Yōshin (ca. 1736–1808) and Shūhō (1738–1823). Both of them were also famous painters, known for paintings of the Kanō-school style, some which are humorous and make viewers smile.
Sosen’s contemporary artists who had a special interest in painting particular subjects include Ito Jakuchū known for paintings of chickens, Ganku for paintings of tigers, Matsumoto Hōji for paintings of frogs, and Nichōsai for caricatures. This exhibition will also focus on the works of these artists along with Sosen’s monkey paintings.
As the first exhibition to highlight Sosen together with his two brothers, this exhibition showcases those paintings of Sosen that are highly prized by foreign art collectors, including Mr. Joe D. Price who is known for the Jakuchū Collection, and many other animal paintings painted by Osaka- and Kyoto-based artists.
| “Monkey Painter, Sosen and His Two Brothers, along with Chicken Painter, Jakuchū and Frog Painter, Hōji” | |||||||||||||
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| Organizers | Osaka Museum of History; NHK PlanNet, Inc. Kinki Branch Office | ||||||||||||
| Supporting organization | Japan Broadcasting Corporation Osaka Station | ||||||||||||
| Sponsor | NEW COLOR PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTING CO.LTD | ||||||||||||
| Exhibition period | February 26(Wed) to April 5(Sun) | ||||||||||||
| Closed | *Closed on Tuesdays. |
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| Hours | 09:30-17:00 (Fridays during the exhibition period 09:30-20:00) *Please enter 30 minutes prior to closing |
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| Venue | Special Exhibition Hall on the 6th floor, Osaka Museum of History access | ||||||||||||
| Admission fees |
*The fees in brackets indicate prices for those in groups of 20 people or more. *Admission is free for junior high school-aged and younger children (a document certifying citizenship and age should be presented); and individuals with a disability certificate (plus one accompanying person). |
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| Number of exhibits | Approx. 100 (Exhibits will be changed during the exhibition period.) | ||||||||||||