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Portrait of Kyūzan Sōei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan scroll painting on beige background with green border. Painting of a seated older man with white face. The man wears a kimono with white and blue stripes; a blue outer kimono has a gold design; he wears a brown robe over the kimonos. The man rests his right hand on his lap and supports his left elbow on a table; his left hand rests on his left knee. Black calligraphy above the man; black calligraphy and painting at bottom. Two green and gold hangers at the top. Black background surrounding the scroll.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
211 × 622 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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