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Immortal Poet

Kano Shōun

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored artwork with frayed edges depicts a pile of throw papers and clothing; a blue garment on top has a floral design. The pile also includes red patterned papers on the bottom with red kanji. A white garment on the left and a black object are on top. Small white spots are scattered on the artwork's surface. A red kanji symbol is on the bottom left. The artwork is titled "Immortal Poet" by Kano Shōun.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Unmounted shikisi leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 424 px
Museum record:
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