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Hanshan and Shide

Kenkō Shōkei 賢江祥啓

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A scroll painting depicting two men. The man on the left has a large build and an open-mouthed smile. He wears a short-sleeved dark top with a sash tied around his waist. The man on the right is smaller in stature and has a partially open mouth. He wears a light-colored top with loose-fitting pants. He appears to lean back defensively with one arm raised. The background of the painting is beige. A red seal is located at the bottom-right. The scroll has a brown border.

Artwork Details

Date
mid- to late 16th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
323 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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