A six-panel screen painting depicting the "Seven Gods of Good Fortune and Chinese Children" by Kano Chikanobu. The scene features a group of people, primarily children, in white and colorful clothing, gathered around a large tree with a wagon and a table. The table holds a pile of items on top, and a large tree trunk and roots are visible to the right. In the background, mountains are set against a yellow sky with clouds. The people are surrounded by yellow clouds at the bottom of the painting. The dominant colors are shades of yellow, brown, and gold. The painting style appears traditional and Japanese. The overall composition is busy with multiple figures and objects. The image is framed by a thin black border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th–18th century
- Medium
- Six-panel folding screen; ink, color, and gilt on paper; Reverse side: ink, color, and gold on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 598 × 266 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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