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Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove; Four Elders of Mt. Shang

Kano Tan’yū

Cleveland Museum of Art

Two rows of six-panel Japanese-style paintings. Top row depicts a group of elderly men in traditional clothing. The men wear kimonos and headwear. They are standing among bamboo trees. The men appear to be interacting with each other. The background features a hazy landscape. Bottom row depicts elderly men in various poses. The men wear kimonos and some carry staffs. The background features sparse trees and a hazy landscape. The panels have a black border with a gold pattern. The artwork appears to be an ink painting on paper or silk. The color palette is predominantly monochromatic with shades of brown and gray.

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877 × 900 px
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