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Festival of Insects
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This painting depicts humanlike figures with antennae engaged in a festival procession. They transport a gourd like a float, with two teams pulling ropes in front, and others maneuvering it with poles from behind. They are accompanied by flutes and drums, urged on by a dancer holding a fan and a branch. The inscription is attributed to the monk-painter Motsurin Jōtō (Bokusai), well known in Japan as a disciple of Ikkyū Sōjun and an accomplished portrait artist.
| Artist / Maker | Motsurin Jōtō |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1615–1868 |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) |
| Medium | Hanging scroll; ink on paper |
| Dimensions | Image: 30.7 x 45 cm (12 1/16 x 17 11/16 in.); Overall: 122.5 x 55.9 cm (48 1/4 x 22 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Motsurin Jōtō (Japanese, d. 1492) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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