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Mandarin Duck
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In this painting, the artist depicted a scene of a solitary duck floating by reeds in a subtle arrangement of dry and wet, light and dark ink tones which conveys the tranquility of the moment.
| Artist / Maker | Sesson Shūkei |
|---|---|
| Date | 1500s |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573) |
| Medium | hanging scroll; ink on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting only: 30 x 41.4 cm (11 13/16 x 16 5/16 in.); Including mounting: 110 x 58.4 cm (43 5/16 x 23 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Sesson Shūkei (Japanese, c. 1492–c. 1577) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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