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Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove

Sesson Shūkei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork features a group of men in traditional Asian attire gathered outdoors. There are seven men, some sitting and some standing, positioned in the lower half of the image. They wear simple robes and conical hats. One man plays a drum, while another appears to be dancing. The scene includes sparse trees, bamboo, and a fence or trellis structure. The artwork has a gold border with a decorative brown stripe at the top and bottom. The background of the artwork is a muted brown color. The image depicts "Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove" by Sesson Shūkei.

Artwork Details

Date
1550s
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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