Insho Domoto (1891-1975) was a renowned Japanese painter known for his traditional-style Nihonga artworks. His works often depicted nature, landscapes, and historical subjects, but animals featured quite prominently as well.
A special exhibition taking place at Kyoto's Insho Domoto Museum of Art will delve into a variety of Domoto's works that depict creatures of all shapes and sizes, including cows inspired by his fascination with India through to rabbits painted for Koyata Iwasaki, a patron born in 1879 (the year of the rabbit).
Admission to the event is priced at ¥510 for adults, ¥400 for high school and university students, and ¥200 for elementary and junior high school students.
Getting there
The Insho Domoto Museum of Art is located just under 15 minutes on foot from Tōjiin•Ritsumeikan University Station, which is served by the Randen Kitano Line.
Please note that there is no dedicated parking lot for the museum, so utilizing public transport is advised.
