Morning Glories | Torajirō Kojima | 1918 19th Century Tissot’s meticulous attention to detail—seen

Tissot’s meticulous attention to detail—seen in the textures of lace

creates a sense of grandeur and peacefulness

A vibrant blue and black great tit perches attentively on a gnarled paulownia branch

the Roman god of love

The artist’s vantage point is inside a cozy room

Morning Glories | Torajirō Kojima | 1918 19th Century Tissot’s meticulous attention to detail—seenMorning Glories (1918) by Torajir Kojima (18811929) depicts a young woman in a light kimono tending a lush trellis of blooming flowers in a sunlit garden. Painted with vibrant, impressionistic brushwork, the scene shimmers with colour and movement as light filters through leaves and blossoms. The work beautifully blends Japanese subject matter with Western painterly technique, creating a serene and poetic meditation on nature, everyday ritual, and