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White-Robed Kannon

Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋暁斎

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A woman sits cross-legged on a rocky outcropping, wearing a long white robe with wide sleeves, and a tall headdress. She has her eyes closed and her hands clasped in her lap. The woman's skin is yellow. She sits under a tree with long drooping branches. The background is a hazy gray color. The image is done in black, white, and gold ink on a gold background. There are several trees and plants around her, including a pine tree to her left. To her right is a decorative gold object with a lid. The woman wears large earrings and a necklace. The overall style of the image is traditional Asian art. The image has a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1887
Medium:
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
484 × 624 px
Museum record:
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