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Immortal Poet

Kano Shōun

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan, rectangular artwork with rough edges, featuring a seated man in traditional Japanese clothing. The man wears a vibrant red robe with a green and blue obi, and black and white checkered undergarment. His hair is styled in buns on either side of his head, secured by a black stick. The background of the artwork is tan with white and light brown spots and a red seal on the bottom left corner. Japanese characters are written vertically on the left side. The artwork is titled "Immortal Poet" and attributed to the artist Kano Shōun.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Unmounted shikisi leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 413 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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