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A Collection of Sketches

Sesshosai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white sketch of a large man and small people. Two sketches. The large man sitting on the floor on the left. A large semicircle behind him. The man has a shaved head and beard. He wears a short sleeved top and dark pants. The people to his left are small. One wears a samurai helmet. A child. A monk. The large man holds a club or sword. On the right, same man. Different clothing. Same semicircle. Man with belly. A monk sits on a cushion. Child beside him. The sketches are titled "A Collection of Sketches by Sesshosai".

Artwork Details

Date
1751
Medium
Set of three woodblock printed books; ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 465 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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