Curator Tour | Japanese Paintings from the Collection

Schedule

Wed Apr 22 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

National Museum of Asian Art - West Building (Freer Gallery of Art), Galleries 5-7 | Washington, DC

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Join curator Frank Feltens on a tour of Japanese paintings from our collection, including works with spooky themes and waterscapes.
About this Event

Join curator Frank Feltens for a tour of the latest rotation of Japanese paintings, showcasing both iconic and lesser-known aspects of Japanese culture through captivating water-themed works and pieces that delve into spooky themes.


Please meet at gallery 5 for the tour. We recommend you register in advance.


Image: Maruyama Okyo 円山応挙 (1733-1795), Geese Over a Beach, Japan, 18th century, Painting, Ink on paper, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Freer Collection, Gift of Charles Lang Freer, F1898.143

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National Museum of Asian Art - West Building (Freer Gallery of Art), Galleries 5-7, 1050 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, United States

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