Jurōjin
Kanō School
801
93.0cm x 38.0cm
kano tanshin moromichi (1785 – 1835)
Discover Kano Tanshin Moromichi’s exquisite Japanese paintings! Master of the Kanō school, known for serene landscapes & iconic figures like Jurōjin. Explore his legacy.
Jurōjin, said to have lived in China at the end of the eleventh century, is shown as an old man with a long beard. He carries a staff, in some representations a scroll, and is accompanied by a deer. In Japan he is numbered as one of seven lucky gods. Emblematic of felicitous longevity, his image is especially appropriate for decorating the tokonoma at New Year"s.
Om dette kunstværk
- Titel: Jurōjin
- Kunstner: kano tanshin moromichi
- År: 801
- Oprindelige mål: 93.0cm x 38.0cm
- Format: Tall
- Ophavsretlig status: Offentlig ejendomsret
- Kreativ periode: Mature Period
- Dominerende farve: Espresso
- Nøgleord: east asian art , traditional japanese , japanese ink painting
- Farveintensitet: Balanced