Tosa Mitsuyoshi (土佐光吉)

Tosa Mitsuyoshi (土佐光吉) was a Japanese artist whose active period is documented between 1550 and 1700. Their artistic output focused on painting and drawing, covering a range of subjects from complex narrative scenes to detailed studies of flora and fauna.

A total of ten works are represented across various museum collections, comprising eight documented paintings and two drawings. The subject matter includes elegant naturalistic compositions, such as Butterflies, The Oak Tree, Mistflowers, and Peacocks and Bamboo. Other significant works demonstrate mastery of figurative and narrative traditions, including An Imperial Excursion (Miyuki), A Boat Cast Adrift (Ukifune), and The Barrier Gate (Sekiya).

The historical significance of Tosa Mitsuyoshi (土佐光吉)'s paintings is affirmed by their inclusion in major American institutions, notably the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Cleveland Museum of Art. These collection holdings ensure the long-term preservation and study of the artist’s oeuvre. Consequently, many high-quality prints and Tosa Mitsuyoshi (土佐光吉) prints derived from these historical works are widely available as the originals move into the public domain, offering access to downloadable artwork for researchers and enthusiasts.