ink and color on paper (triptych)

Legend has it that Empress Jingu (169-269) led an invading army to Korea and returned to Japan in victory three years later. Here we see peace envoys from Korea offering tribute to the Empress. Modern historians agree there is no evidence that this invasion or victory ever occurred. However, the scene is in keeping with […]

Great Sea Battles of Japan

Kyūbaku Jidai: Toei-zan Yuran no Zu (Excursion to Mt. Toei)

16 Rakan

Ghosts with Three Actors

Sawamura Kitō I, Nakamura Tamashichi I, and Arashi Rikaku II as oshidori no seirei (spirits of Mandarin Ducks) in Aratamaru oshika omoiba (Thinking about how the Mandarin Ducks have changed)

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment with the BMA and to BMA staff without regard to sex, race, color, religious belief, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotions, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Commitment to Diversity
The Birmingham Museum of Art is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination. The BMA is a diverse community in terms of race and ethnicity, culture, religion, personal values and traditions. BMA values this diversity recognizing that our differences contribute to our strength as an agency serving a diverse population. It is to this end that the BMA is committed to non-discrimination and advocates for an environment of tolerance with regard to cultural and personal differences. It is our belief that every employee has the right to be treated with dignity, respect, and self-worth and that it is in our best interest as an agency serving the public good to act in a manner free of bias, exclusion, and discrimination whether on the basis of faith, race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political affiliation, or any other personal differences.

The Actors Teriha, Ryoshi Namiroku & Namiroku as the Noble Wives at the Small Beach

Three Bijin (Beautiful Ladies)

Triptych of Interior Scene with Seven Women and Three Men During Cherry Blossom Season

The Six Fashionable Flowers

Nihon Ryakushi Zukai (Pictures of Japanese History: Empress Jingu Kogo Receives Envoys from Korea)

Great Sea Battles of Japan

Kyūbaku Jidai: Toei-zan Yuran no Zu (Excursion to Mt. Toei)

16 Rakan

Ghosts with Three Actors

Sawamura Kitō I, Nakamura Tamashichi I, and Arashi Rikaku II as oshidori no seirei (spirits of Mandarin Ducks) in Aratamaru oshika omoiba (Thinking about how the Mandarin Ducks have changed)

Newsletter Signup