Poem by Kamo no Chōmei with Underpainting of Cherry Blossoms

The artwork features a square composition with a light brown background bordered by a darker brown frame. The central part of the artwork depicts black cherry blossoms against a background of gold and light brown. The blossoms have rounded shapes with five petals and are painted in various sizes. Some blossoms are clustered together, while others appear solitary. Black calligraphy is scattered throughout the artwork, with some writing appearing vertically on the left side. A red square outline is visible at the bottom left corner. The overall design combines natural imagery with written text.

Artwork Details

Date: 1606
Medium: Poem card (shikishi) mounted as a hanging scroll; ink, gold, and silver on paper
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 468 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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