This exquisite pair of six-panel Japanese screens, dating from Late Edo Period the 19th century, showcases masterful paintings of flowers from all four seasons, ink, color and mineral pigments on silk. Each painting was mounted with gold leaf border individually on each panel. The vibrant colors and meticulous details are rendered on silk, a delicate medium that enhances the beauty and depth of the artwork. Every painting is signed and sealed by the renowned artist Matsumura Keibun, adding historical and artistic significance to the pair. The screens are not only a visual celebration of nature but also an enduring testament to Keibun’s skill and sensitivity to the changing seasons in Japanese culture.

Matsumura Keibun (1779–1843) was a prominent Japanese artist whose career spanned from the Late Edo period to the early Meiji era. His delicate and poetic style earned him recognition both during his lifetime and posthumously. He also specialized in paintings of birds and flowers. Today, his works are part of prestigious collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the British Museum, the Seattle Art Museum, the Portland Art Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, etc..