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Immortal Poet

Kano Shōun

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A Japanese artwork depicts a seated man. He wears a black kimono. His hair is styled with a black headband. A patterned fabric extends from his lap. He sits on a checkered cloth. The background is tan with white spots. A red seal is on the lower right. Black writing is on the lower right. The man sits on a surface against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Unmounted shikisi leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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