Torarin debuted in October 2015, when the Kyoto National Museum held a special exhibition celebrating the 400th anniversary of the origins of Rinpa, a decorative style of Japanese art associated with Kyoto.
Kogata Rinnojō (Nickname "Torarin")
(from "Ogata Ichinojō," the childhood name of Rinpa painter Ogata
Kōrin, 1658–1716)
In East Asian paintings, tigers usually look fierce and powerful, but Kōrin painted this tiger as charming and funny, with a round face and mischievous expression.
Tiger and Bamboo, by Ogata Kōrin (1658–1716)
Edo period, 18th century. Kyoto National Museum
Torarin debuted in October 2015, when the Kyoto National Museum held a special exhibition celebrating the 400th anniversary of the origins of Rinpa, a decorative style of Japanese art associated with Kyoto.
Kogata Rinnojō (Nickname "Torarin")
(from "Ogata Ichinojō," the childhood name of Rinpa painter Ogata Kōrin, 1658–1716)
Mischievous, full of curiosity
October 10
PR Ambassador of the Kyoto National Museum
In East Asian paintings, tigers usually look fierce and powerful, but Kōrin painted this tiger as charming and funny, with a round face and mischievous expression.
Tiger and Bamboo, by Ogata Kōrin (1658–1716)
Edo period, 18th century. Kyoto National Museum
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