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Written by: Erik BianchiContributing Writer · Wine & Spirits
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 858843
Sengai

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StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byIdemitsu Museum of Arts
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Artist / MakerSengai
Mediuminkstick, washi
GenreZenga
TypePainting
CollectionIdemitsu Museum of Arts
LocationIdemitsu Museum of Arts
About the Artist

BiographySengai (1750–1837) — Japanese artist (1750-1837).Sengai worked as painter, calligrapher and Buddhist monk and is associated with Japan. Their documented life spans the years 1750 to 1837, born in Mino, died in Fukuoka.Disciplinespainter, calligrapher, Buddhist monkBorn1750, MinoDied1837, FukuokaNationalityJapanSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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