The “Kōetsu Version” of Waka Poems of the Thirty-six Immortals of Poetry (Kōetsu-bon Waka Sanjūrokkasen) 和歌三十歌仙
The idea of the Thirty-six Poetic Immortals dates back to the early eleventh century. In the early seventeenth century, woodblock printing spurred the dissemination of classical literature and imagery. Although traditionally attributed to the renowned calligrapher and painter Hon’ami Kōetsu (1558–1637), the handwriting here is in a generic style reflecting calligraphy conventions of the day.
Artwork Details
- 光悦本 『和歌三十歌仙』
- Title: The “Kōetsu Version” of Waka Poems of the Thirty-six Immortals of Poetry (Kōetsu-bon Waka Sanjūrokkasen) 和歌三十歌仙
- Artist: Unidentified artist Japanese
- Calligrapher: Unidentified artist Japanese
- Calligrapher: in the style of Hon'ami Kōetsu (Japanese, 1558–1637)
- Period: Momoyama period (1573–1615)
- Date:
ca. 1610
- Culture: Japan
- Medium: Woodblock printed book; ink on paper
- Dimensions: 13 3/4 × 10 1/8 in. (35 × 25.7 cm)
- Classification: Illustrated Books
- Credit Line: Purchase, Mary and James G. Wallach Foundation Gift, 2013
- Object Number: 2013.797
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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