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Kano Shōun Japanese
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These imaginary portraits of famous poets of the past, including two women, were most probably once part of album of thirty-six poetic immortals (sanjūrokkasen) that included accompanying sheets with poems.
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Title: Imaginary Portraits of Famous Poets
Artist:
Kano Shōun (1637–1702)
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: late 17th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Eighteen unmounted shikishi leaves; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 7 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. (18.4 × 16.5 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Estate of Samuel Isham, 1914
Object Number: 14.140.5
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