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Poem by Fujiwara no Okikaze with Underpainting of Clematis

Shōkadō Shōjō 松花堂昭乗

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of artwork with a beige background. The beige background has a rectangular cutout in the center; within the cutout is a smaller, square image. The square image features a mix of black Japanese calligraphy and an underpainting of a clematis flower in shades of black, yellow, and white. The background of the square image appears to be white with yellow floral patterns. The artwork is mounted on a brown background with a gold floral pattern. The overall design and style suggest a traditional Japanese art piece, possibly a hanging scroll or a framed artwork. The dominant colors are beige, black, white, and gold.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink, gold, and silver on colored paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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