The portrait depicts a man sitting cross-legged, wearing a traditional robe with wide sleeves and a black headpiece. He has a white beard and is holding a book under his right arm. The background of the portrait is beige with a brown border featuring a blue and gold pattern. There are several lines of Japanese text written in black ink at the top of the portrait, and two red seals are visible, one in the top-right corner and one in the bottom-right corner. The subject, Sugawara Michizane, is dressed in traditional attire, exuding a sense of elegance and cultural significance.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 483 × 900 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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