The presented Shijō-Surimono – illustrated woodblock printed poetry sheets – from the Gisela Müller and Erich Gross Donation bring together haiku poems with lyrical and humorous designs by artists of the naturalist-decorative Shijō painting tradition. Produced for amateur literary circles, Shijō-Surimono impress with their imaginative motifs and rich colour palettes.

Surimono:
Poetry Prints of the Shijō School
October 24, 2019 to February 9, 2020
Locations
Museum Rietberg
Gablerstrasse 15
8002 Zurich
Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 415 31 31