Flowers [left of a triptych of Kegon Falls and Flowers] c. 20th century

Ishikawa Kosai’s “Flowers [left of a triptych of Kegon Falls and Flowers]” (c. 20th century) is a delicate and beautiful depiction of various flowering plants in a traditional Japanese style. The painting is executed on a hanging scroll, a common format for Japanese artwork, and uses muted, soft colors to capture the delicate beauty of the blossoms. The composition is vertical and elongated, giving the viewer a sense of height and depth. This work is a fine example of *Kacho-e*, a genre of Japanese art that focuses on paintings of flowers and birds. The scroll, a part of a triptych, displays the artist's masterful rendering of botanical forms and their graceful curves.