Texas Collects Asia: Japanese Folk Art

Saturday, October 18, 2008 - Monday, December 29, 2008

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892), Daruma in Moonlight, Japan, Meiji period, 1886, Woodblock print, ink and color on paper, 14 1/2 x 19 3/4 in., Signature: Yoshitoshi and seal, Collection of Dr. H. Neill Mcfarland

An exclusive look at the art of private collecting in Texas and a part of the year-long series Texas Collects Asia, Texas Collects Asia: Japanese Folk Art explores Japan’s renowned folk craft tradition by showcasing an impressive array of religious sculptures, paintings, and children’s toys as well as Mingei ceramics, panels, and other hand-made goods for everyday use and enjoyment.