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Immortal Poet

Kano Shōun

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A woman with long black hair wearing a kimono with a red, green, and beige pattern lies on her side on a beige background. The kimono has a red and green outer layer with a beige inner layer. The woman's kimono is pulled up to her waist, revealing a white undergarment with a repeating pattern of lines and shapes. Her right arm is bent at the elbow, and her hand is near her face. The woman's face is white with minimal features. A black and white checkered patterned object sits on her kimono. The artwork's background is beige with small white spots.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Unmounted shikisi leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 415 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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