Exhibitions

[Important Cultural Property] Takeuchi Seiho, Posing for the First Time, 1913, Pigment on silk, Kyoto City Museum of Art (Only on view July 4-21)

Outline
The artist Takeuchi Seiho (1864-1942) made a huge impact on the world of modern Nihonga (Japanese-style painting). At the beginning of the Meiji Period (late 19th century), painters searched for new styles of painting in response to changing times. While learning painting techniques as a pupil in the Maruyama-Shijo school, the young Seiho also studied methods associated with many other styles by copying old works such as Muromachi-era ink paintings and Edo-era paintings as well as devoting himself to sketching from life. Deeply inspired by European art, which he encountered on a trip to the continent in 1900, Seiho deftly incorporated European techniques to create a modern form of Nihonga, embodying both the inheritance of tradition and the spirit of innovation. In addition to re-examining Seiho's career as a leading figure in his role as an artist and a model for later generations in his role as an educator, the exhibition introduces the artist's diverse realm of creative expression.

Hours and Admission
July 4 - August 17, 2025
10:00-18:00
Open until 20:00 on Fridays
(Last admission; 30 minutes before closing)
Closed on Mondays (except July 21 and August 11), July 22 and August 12

Adults: ¥1,800 (¥1,600)
University and High-school students: ¥1,200 (¥1,000)
Junior high school students and under: Free
＊ The price in brackets is for an advance ticket and a discount ticket for a group of 20 people and over.
＊ Including the admission fee for the Collection Galleries.