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Ten Rakan Examining a Painting of White-Robed Kannon

Katō Nobukiyo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical, rectangular artwork with a beige background. A group of ten men in traditional Asian clothing gathered around a painting. The painting within the artwork shows a figure in white robes. The group includes a range of clothing colors and patterns. A large tree trunk and branches are behind the group. A building with red and yellow details is in the background. Red seals or stamps are in the upper left and lower right corners. The artwork has a dark blue border with a gold pattern. A brown line borders the top and bottom of the artwork.

Artwork Details

Date
1788–92
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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