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Immortal Poet

Kano Shōun

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A seated man wearing a green kimono with blue floral designs and a black headwear, sitting cross-legged. The kimono has wide sleeves, and he holds one hand in his lap and places the other on his knee. His facial features include a mustache and a neutral expression. The background of the image is a light brown color with rough edges, and there is Japanese writing and a red seal on the left side.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Unmounted shikisi leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 427 px
Museum record:
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