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Demon Intoning the Name of the Buddha

Suzuki Shōnen

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a Japanese-style painting of a demon-like figure, titled "Demon Intoning the Name of the Buddha" by Suzuki Shōnen. The figure is standing and looking up, with a large head, mouth open, and sharp teeth. The demon has brown skin, and short, spiky hair. It wears a long black robe with a white undergarment and a patterned sash. A brown pouch hangs from its neck. The demon's feet are clad in sandals. The background of the painting is beige, with Japanese writing in black ink on the left side. Two red seals are also visible on the left side. The overall style of the painting is traditional Japanese, with bold lines and vibrant colors.

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364 × 900 px
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