

Teaching Calligraphy (Fumi no hayashi) ふみ(文)のはやし
Two-page spread from a book with yellowed pages, divided into four sections by black lines. Top section divided into two parts, each containing tightly packed small black Japanese characters written in rows. Bottom section divided into two parts, each containing larger, more fluid black Japanese characters, written less densely. Pages are slightly worn and have darker spots. Background is light gray. Title "Teaching Calligraphy (Fumi no hayashi) ふみ(文)のはやし", artist unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Woodblock printed book; ink on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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