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Immortal Poet

Kano Shōun

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellowish-brown rectangular artwork with a man sitting on the floor. The man wears a black kimono with red lining; the under-kimono has a black and white check pattern. The man has a white headband with a black bow; he sits with his right leg tucked under his body and his left leg extended. The extended leg wears a white tabi sock with a black design. The man holds an object in his right hand. There is a white cloth with a black design on the floor in front of him. There is a red seal or stamp in the bottom-right corner with Japanese characters. The background is plain with some white spots and darker smudges.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Unmounted shikisi leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 414 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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