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Collaborative painting and calligraphy by Hōitsu, Nanpo, Bunchō and others

Tani Bunchō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a large collaborative painting on a beige background with a green border. The painting is divided into irregularly shaped sections. The sections contain various illustrations and calligraphy in black ink, with some color. The illustrations depict a range of subjects, including plants, insects, animals, and people. The green border features a wave pattern. The painting appears to be a collaborative work by multiple artists, with the names "Hōitsu, Nanpo, Bunchō and others by Tani Bunchō" associated with it.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1820
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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