Seikan Ferryboat, from the series Karasu (Ravens); Fukase Masahisa (1934–2012); Japan, 1976; gelatin silver print; purchase and partial gift from the Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck Collection, S2018.2.24. © Masahisa Fukase Archives, courtesy of Michael Hoppen Gallery in London

Seikan Ferryboat, from the series Karasu (Ravens); Fukase Masahisa (1934–2012); Japan, 1976; gelatin silver print; partial gift from Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck, and purchased through the Freer|Sackler acquisitions fund in honor of Julian Raby, director emeritus of the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, S2018.2.24. © Masahisa Fukase Archives, courtesy of Michael Hoppen Gallery in London

Japan Modern: Photography from the Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck Collection

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print on paper of a bridge against a bright red backdrop

Detail, Sanjō Bridge; Tokuriki Tomikichirō (1902–2000); Japan, Showa era, 1954; woodblock print; ink and color on paper; on loan from the Ken and Kiyo Hitch Collection; LTS2017.3.27; image courtesy of Kyoto Tokuriki Hangakan, Inc.

Japan Modern: Prints in the Age of Photography

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detail from a Japanese scroll - calligraphy in black ink on a tan paper background

Detail, Iron Flute; Kōgetsu Sōgan (1574–1643); Japan, Momoyama or Edo period, early 17th century; hanging scroll; ink on paper; Purchase—Charles Lang Freer Endowment F1981.12

Spreading the Word

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Blossoming Plum and Camellia in a Garden; Kano Kōi (d. 1636); Japan, Edo period (1615–1868); six-panel screen; ink, color, and gold on paper; Gift of Charles Lang Freer, F1902.21

Blossoming Plum and Camellia in a Garden; Kano Kōi (d. 1636); Japan, Edo period (1615–1868); six-panel screen; ink, color, and gold on paper; Gift of Charles Lang Freer, F1902.21

For Love of Place

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