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Waves
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Nakamura Hōchū painted waves on this handheld fan to bring coolness to the mind of its bearer. While fragile paper fans are often used for a single season, this one was cherished for its design. Someone carefully removed it from its folding apparatus and converted it into a hanging scroll for occasional enjoyment in an alcove.
| Artist / Maker | Nakamura Hōchū |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1700s-early 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) |
| Medium | fan painting mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and color with gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Image: 39.8 x 53 cm (15 11/16 x 20 7/8 in.); Overall: 126.4 x 61.3 cm (49 3/4 x 24 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
active late 1700s--early 1800s Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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