The Six Immortal Poets in Modern Dress
Artist
Chokosai Eisho
(born and died Japan, flourished circa 1780 - 1800)
Datemid 1790s
MediumWoodblock print
DimensionsOverall: 15 x 9 3/4 in. (38.1 x 24.8 cm)
Mat Overall: 24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm)
Mat Overall: 24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm)
ClassificationsPrint
Credit LineGift of Mrs. James W. Lyon
Terms
- figurative
- Woodblock print
Object number1971.121 A-C
DescriptionA horizontal image of three groups of women. In the left image a woman is kneeling by a seated man. She is holding a long pipe. There is a chest with a vase holding peacock feathers behind them. Decorative border with dragons at top edge. At center: two seated figures. Right figure is smoking a pipe. Left figure is adjusting hair ornaments. Cart with assortment of boxes is behind them. Banner with dragons at top edge. Two tan ripple patterns behind poem. At right: Two seated figures. Decorative banner with dragons top edge. Bottom right center figure is holding a fan, left figure is holding a long rectangular object. Yellow foreground. Two tan ripple patterns run horizontally behind poem.On View
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