Zeshin Shibata Collection

Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Grasshopper on Gourd Vine, 1882. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Grasshopper on Gourd Vine, 1882

Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Butterflies, dated 1881. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Butterflies, dated 1881

Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Plum Branch with Oil Lamp, 1882. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Plum Branch with Oil Lamp, 1882

Surimono, ca. 1860. ca. 1860. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Surimono, ca. 1860

Morning Glories, ca. 1860. ca. 1860. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Morning Glories, ca. 1860

Uba, ca. 1860. ca. 1860. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Uba, ca. 1860

Inro Partly in a Green Bag with Pattern of White Foxes, 1862 (Dog Year). 1862 (Dog Year)
Inro Partly in a Green Bag with Pattern of White Foxes, 1862 (Dog Year)

Portrait of Rikyu (?), ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Portrait of Rikyu (?), ca. 1875

Straw Basket for Fish (?) and Mokuge Flower, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Straw Basket for Fish (?) and Mokuge Flower, ca. 1875

Lighting a Hanging Lantern for the Obon Festival, 1860. 1860. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Lighting a Hanging Lantern for the Obon Festival, 1860

Three Landscapes, late 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Three Landscapes, late 19th century

Autumn Maple, late 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Autumn Maple, late 19th century

Flowers in Gourd, late 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Flowers in Gourd, late 19th century

Flowers on Grass, late 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Flowers on Grass, late 19th century

Mountains with Birds, late 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Mountains with Birds, late 19th century

Flowers (pink and white) and Leaves, Clappers, late 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Flowers (pink and white) and Leaves, Clappers, late 19th century

Egret on Tree Stump, late 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Egret on Tree Stump, late 19th century

Birds, late 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Birds, late 19th century

Village among Rocks, 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Village among Rocks, 19th century

Various Plants and Grass, late 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Various Plants and Grass, late 19th century

House with Woman and Baby, late 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
House with Woman and Baby, late 19th century

Flowers and Leaves, late 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Flowers and Leaves, late 19th century

Waves and Rocks, late 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Waves and Rocks, late 19th century

Painting, 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Painting, 19th century

Fire Basket Suspended from Dock over a Fish Net in the Water. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Fire Basket Suspended from Dock over a Fish Net in the Water

Worm on Green Leaved Plant. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Worm on Green Leaved Plant

Fox by Mystic Fire. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Fox by Mystic Fire

Crow on Tree. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Crow on Tree

Rice Stacks and Trees. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Rice Stacks and Trees, . Edo period

Rice-Drying Frame. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Rice-Drying Frame

Maple Leaves. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Maple Leaves

Flowers in Jardinieres, . Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Flowers in Jardinieres, . Edo period

Red Berry Plant and Butterfly. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Red Berry Plant and Butterfly

Seaweed. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Seaweed

Mountains and Houses. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Mountains and Houses

Bamboo Shoots, ca. 1880s. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Bamboo Shoots, ca. 1880s

Bear and Crabs. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Bear and Crabs

Sun and Plum Branches. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Sun and Plum Branches

Three Men Looking at Framed Lacquer Drawing. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Three Men Looking at Framed Lacquer Drawing

Flower Baskets and Farmers Hat, ca. 1880s. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Flower Baskets and Farmers Hat, ca. 1880s

Tea Ceremony Apparatus. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Tea Ceremony Apparatus

Cat Tails and Moon. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Cat Tails and Moon

Fan and Insect Cage. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Fan and Insect Cage

Birds and Jutting Rocks. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Birds and Jutting Rocks

Cock on Drum, 1882. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Cock on Drum, 1882

Kettle and Box with Paint Brushes, 1882. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Kettle and Box with Paint Brushes, 1882

Tortoises and Crabs, 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Tortoises and Crabs, 19th century

Rising Sun, second half of the 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Rising Sun, second half of the 19th century

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Zeshin Shibata, a renowned Japanese artist, captivated the art world with his exquisite lacquer paintings. In 1882, he created "Grasshopper on Gourd Vine, " a masterpiece that showcased his mastery of detail and precision. The delicate strokes brought to life the vibrant colors of nature, making the grasshopper seem almost lifelike. Another remarkable piece by Shibata Zeshin is "Butterflies, " dated 1881. This composition captures the ephemeral beauty of these delicate creatures as they flutter through an ethereal landscape. Each brushstroke reveals his deep understanding of light and movement, creating a sense of enchantment. In "Plum Branch with Oil Lamp" from 1882, Zeshin skillfully combines traditional elements with contemporary influences. The juxtaposition between the elegant plum branch and the modern oil lamp showcases his innovative approach to art. One cannot overlook Zeshin's talent in surimono prints like "Morning Glories. " Created around 1860, this artwork portrays intricate floral patterns intertwined with graceful calligraphy—a testament to Zeshin's multifaceted skills as both an artist and calligrapher. The painting titled "Uba" transports viewers back in time to ancient Japan. With its rich colors and meticulous attention to detail, it depicts a woman engaged in daily activities—offering insight into traditional Japanese culture during ca. 1860. Zeshin's creativity extended beyond lacquer paintings; he also excelled at crafting decorative objects such as inro boxes adorned with fox motifs or straw baskets embellished with mokuge flowers—an expression of his versatility as an artist. Additionally, Zeshin captured moments from everyday life like "Lighting a Hanging Lantern for the Obon Festival" in 1860. This work evokes nostalgia for traditional festivals while showcasing Zeshin's ability to infuse ordinary scenes with extraordinary beauty.