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Immortal Poet

Kano Shōun

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork features a man sitting on the floor. He wears a black robe with wide sleeves and a black headpiece. His legs are crossed. The background of the artwork is a light brown color with some darker brown and white spots and a tear on the left side. The artwork appears to be titled "Immortal Poet" and is attributed to the artist Kano Shōun.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Unmounted shikisi leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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