Shibata’s work is defined by its japanese (culture or style) sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Bamboo Poetry Sheet
Shibata Zeshin Japanese, 1807-1891

Clouds of Prince Genji
Shibata Zeshin Japanese, 1807-1891

Memorial Surimono
Shibata Zeshin Japanese, 1807-1891

Layers of Kikaku Poetry
Shibata Zeshin Japanese, 1807-1891

The Cup of Long Life
Shibata Zeshin Japanese, 1807-1891

Poetic Travel
Shibata Zeshin Japanese, 1807-1891

Bush Warbler Perched on a Signboard alongside a Bamboo-fenced Plum Garden
Shibata Zeshin Japanese, 1807-1891

Dragon head halberd
Shibata Zeshin Japanese, 1807-1891

Cat
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807-1891)

Bird and Cattails
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807-1891)

Mountain and Landscape
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807-1891)

Water Scene with Mountain
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807-1891)

Waterfall
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807-1891)

Youth with Fish Net
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807-1891)

Flower Blossom
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807-1891)

Calligraphy
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807-1891)

Mushrooms
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807-1891)