Banana Plant and Chrysanthemum

Tsubaki Chinzan’s ‘Banana Plant and Chrysanthemum’ is a hanging scroll painted in ink and color on paper. It dates from around 1820 to 1854. The work is part of the Edo period in Japan.

The painting depicts a banana plant alongside chrysanthemums. The scroll format suggests it was intended for display in a domestic or temple setting.

Chinzan worked in the nanga style, which was influenced by Chinese literati painting. He was known by several art names throughout his career.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio. https://clevelandart.org/art/1983.113

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