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One Hundred Boys

Kano Einō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Six-panel screen painting depicting a lively scene with numerous small figures. The background is gold with dark clouds and a mountain range in the distance. A large tree with green leaves and a thick trunk occupies the right side. Under the tree and in front of a building are approximately 100 small people in various poses, wearing traditional Japanese clothing in shades of white, blue, green, and red. Some figures are standing, sitting, or lying down; a few are on horses or interacting with animals. The building behind them has a green roof and decorative elements. The entire painting is framed in a dark brown border with an intricate pattern. The artist's name, Kano Einō, and the title, One Hundred Boys, are associated with this work.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, and gold on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 245 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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