Special Exhibition "Basho and Buson ―Two Great Edo Period Haiku Poets― "
September 1st - October 9th (Open daily during the exhibition period)
You can view "Basho Shokan (Basho's Letter)", which was recognized as Basho's authentic writing on "Kaiun! Nandemo Kanteidan", alongside "Ten'yu Hoin Tsuito Kubun Kaishi (Poem and Essay Commemorating Monk Ten'yu)", which revealed that two corrections previously thought to be by Basho himself were actually made by someone associated with Mt. Haguro who received Basho's request in the letter.
The special exhibition runs until October 9th.Please come and see it!(^^♪ (Aihara)
☆Highlights☆
〇 19 original calligraphies by Matsuo Basho and 8 original calligraphies by Yosa Buson will be publicly exhibited at once, including 4 Prefecturally Designated Cultural Properties and 6 City Designated Cultural Properties.
〇 "Basho Shokan (Basho's Letter, addressed to Mt. Dewa Sanzan associates)" is exhibited alongside the Prefecturally Designated Cultural Property "Ten'yu Hoin Tsuito Kubun Kaishi (Poem and Essay Commemorating Monk Ten'yu)". It is a valuable document that clarifies the background of Basho's instructions for corrections in it. It is also known as the document whose authenticity as Basho's own writing was confirmed on the popular TV program "Kaiun! Nandemo Kanteidan."
〇 The Prefecturally Designated Cultural Property "Buson Kugō Harimaze Byōbu (Buson's Haiku Drafts Pasted Screen)" is a screen adorned with Buson's own haiku drafts pasted onto it. It is a prized piece, authenticated as Buson's autograph by his disciple Goshun (Matsumura Gekkei), who then added illustrations. This is its first public exhibition at our museum.
〇 The City Designated Cultural Property "Kōsekikō Zu (Painting of Huang Shigong)," showcasing Yosa Buson's realistic painting skill to its fullest, is exhibited together with "Setchū Sōa Zu (Two Crows in Snow)," painted in Buson's other style, an emotionally evocative manner. The exhibition allows visitors to truly appreciate the breadth of Buson's artistic expression.
The exhibition offers rich content. Please come and see it.