Tosa Mitsuoki

Tosa Mitsuoki was an artist active across the 17th century, with documented work spanning the period between 1617 and 1691. Their body of known work includes four documented paintings and four other pieces represented in major US collections.

The subjects preserved in these collections reflect an interest in natural studies and detailed landscape compositions. Specific titles represented in museum databases include the detailed naturalistic works Heron and Egrets and Cotton Roses, alongside the seasonal study Flowering Cherry and Autumn Maples with Poem Slips. The subject of Bamboo and Fences is also documented. These Tosa Mitsuoki paintings emphasize careful execution and observation of natural elements.

The historical significance of Tosa Mitsuoki is established by the presence of their work in major institutional holdings, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. Eight works are currently represented across these museum collections. As these historic pieces have entered the public domain, high-quality prints derived from the original museum-quality works, alongside downloadable artwork, are increasingly accessible for academic research and study.