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In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · as of August 2026
FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG
These screens present the cycle of the farming year, starting with spring at right and ending with fall at left. Close examination of these screens reveals moments of games and amusement, the enjoyment of meals as well as intellectual and spiritual pursuits interspersed among the scenes of cultivating and preparing the rice harvest. The artist Kō Sūkoku is considered the 18th-century heir in style and attitude to Hanabusa Itchō (1652–1724). Itchō’s work incorporated elements from Kano school, ukiyo-e, and literati styles of painting. Kō trained with one of Hanabusa’s pupils, Sawaki Sūshi, who was best known for scenes depicting everyday life and customs.
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Yi Sumun (Korean, b. c. 1404) — Landscape of the Four Season
Kano Shōei (Japanese, 1519–1592) — The Four Accomplishments
Watanabe Shikō (Japanese, 1683–1755) — Eight Views of the Xi
Watanabe Shikō (Japanese, 1683–1755) — Eight Views of the Xi
Maruyama Ōkyo (Japanese, 1733–1795) — Summer Night; Winter D
Scenes from the Tale of Genji
Chinese Landscape
Kano Naonobu (Japanese, 1607–1650) — Summer and Winter Lands
Maruyama Ōkyo (Japanese, 1733–1795) — Literary Gathering in 
Kano Tan’yū (Japanese, 1602–1674) — The Four Seasons
Scenes from the Tales of Ise
Yuan Jiang — 清 袁江 九成宮圖 屏|The Palace of Nine Perfection
