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Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Six Poetic Immortals (Rokkasen)

Kamisaka Sekka

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a fan-shaped illustration of six individuals. The background is an olive green color with a tan semicircle behind the figures. The figure on the bottom left wears a red garment. The figure on the top left wears a blue garment and a brown hairpiece. The figure on the top center has a black hat and a goatee. The figure on the top right has long white hair. The figure on the bottom right has short black hair and wears a black garment. The figure on the bottom center wears a black garment and a black hat covering their face. The figure on the right side is bald. The figures appear to be in traditional Japanese clothing.

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900 × 611 px
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