Art & illustrationSelected 17 Sep 2026
Moon Viewing, from The Tale of Heike
Moon Viewing, from The Tale of Heike. hanging scroll; ink and light color on paper.
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) · English
Yosa Buson (Japanese, 1716–1783)1700s
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Creator: Yosa Buson (Japanese, 1716–1783)
Cultural origin recorded by the museum: Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Work / edition: 1700s
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Selected for the Brief on 17 Sep 2026. This date records our selection, rather than when the work was created.
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