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Immortal Poet

Kano Shōun

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow-brown artwork with a man sitting cross-legged in the center, wearing a black top with a divided sleeve, and light-colored bottoms. The man has a black headband with a stick tucked into it. A black signature is vertically written on the left side, accompanied by a red seal. The man holds a similar stick in his right hand. The background is gray. The artwork depicts Immortal Poet by Kano Shōun.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Unmounted shikisi leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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