Now on view in the Tateuchi Japanese Galleries, these paintings feature birds like hawks, pheasants, ducks, and egrets—longstanding subjects in Japanese art. Drawing from the Chinese “bird and flower” genre, the works use birds to suggest seasons, strength, fidelity, or good fortune. The display includes rimpa-style pieces, grand Kano school screens, and delicate hanging scrolls, chosen for both their symbolic meanings and visual appeal.
