This work portrays Maria Billaut, with whom Kuroda had an affair during his stay at Grez-sur-Loing. As recommended by his teacher, Raphaël Collin, Kuroda submitted this painting to the Salon exhibition organized by the French Artists’ Association (Société des artistes français). The work was accepted, which marked Kuroda’s debut in the art world.
Outing in Mountains and Fields
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 7
May 21, 2024 (Tue)–
June 30, 2024 (Sun)
Morning View of Uji River
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
May 21, 2024 (Tue)–
June 30, 2024 (Sun)
Old Temple Amid Mountains and Pines
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
May 21, 2024 (Tue)–
June 30, 2024 (Sun)
Mahākāśyapa Smiling at the Lotus Flower
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 18
April 16, 2024 (Tue)–
May 26, 2024 (Sun)