Autumn Mountain
| Author | Ryūnosuke Akutagawa |
|---|---|
| Original title | 秋山図 (Shūzanzu) |
| Translator | Ivan Morris |
| Language | Japanese |
| Genre | Short story |
Publication date | 1921 |
| Publication place | Japan |
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Autumn Mountain (秋山図, Shūzanzu) is a 1921 short story by Japanese writer Ryūnosuke Akutagawa. Akutagawa first published the story when he was 29. The story tells the tale of a painting, supposed to be the greatest ever made. However, when the speaker sees the painting, it does not meet the expectations of the promised masterpiece of unparalleled beauty. However, even though the speaker does not know if the painting actually exists, he realizes that he can see the beauty in his mind. In the short story, Akutagawa deals with the subjects of truth and beauty.