Red and White Poppies 1600 - 1633

"Red and White Poppies" is a six-panel screen painted by Tosa Mitsumochi, a prominent figure in the Tosa school of Japanese painting, in the early 17th century. The screen, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a striking example of the school's characteristic delicate brushwork and meticulous attention to detail. The composition features a vibrant field of red and white poppies blossoming against a golden background. The screen's intricate details, from the delicate petals of the flowers to the textured foliage, reveal the artist's masterful control of ink and pigment.