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Imaginary Portrait of Shundai Dazai
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Shundai (1680–1747) was a noted Confucian scholar and writer. Brought up with a strongly Confucian family background, Bunchō’s veneration for Shundai is understandable. The inscription is by Nozawa Hikoroku, a scholar and poet contemporary with Bunchō.
| Artist / Maker | Tani Bunchō |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1700s–1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) |
| Medium | hanging scroll; ink and color on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall: 130.8 x 38.1 cm (51 1/2 x 15 in.); Painting only: 38 x 26.8 cm (14 15/16 x 10 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Tani Bunchō (Japanese, 1763–1841) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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