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Portrait of Sugawara Michizane, late 1400s to early 1500s. Creator: Y?getsu (Japanese
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Portrait of Sugawara Michizane, late 1400s to early 1500s. Creator: Y?getsu (Japanese
Portrait of Sugawara Michizane, late 1400s to early 1500s. Sugawara Michizane (845-903) was a Kyoto aristocrat who died in exile in Dazaifu in Japans southern island of Kyushu, having been slandered at court. His vengeful spirit was later pacified by the construction of shrines in his name. His image was incorporated into the repertoire of Zen Buddhist figure painting, which included bodhisattvas, Daoist immortals, and other enlightened beings. Eminent monk Sakugen Shuryo (1501-1579) inscribed this work, which was painted by monk-painter Yogetsu of Kyushu, who traveled east to study either in Kyoto or Kamakura. The Chinese-style poem is an ode to Michizane in his guise as the deity Tenjin
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1392 1573 Hanging Scroll Ink And Colour On Paper Muromachi Period
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This print showcases the "Portrait of Sugawara Michizane" a significant artwork from the late 1400s to early 1500s. Created by Yōgetsu, a talented Japanese monk-painter, this painting depicts Sugawara Michizane, an esteemed Kyoto aristocrat who tragically died in exile in Dazaifu on Kyushu Island. Michizane's untimely demise was a result of false accusations and slander within the court. However, his vengeful spirit found solace when shrines were constructed in his honor. This portrait became part of Zen Buddhist figure painting tradition, alongside enlightened beings such as bodhisattvas and Daoist immortals. The renowned monk Sakugen Shuryo inscribed this remarkable work, adding further depth to its historical significance. Yogetsu himself hailed from Kyushu and journeyed eastward to study either in Kyoto or Kamakura before creating this masterpiece. Executed with ink and color on paper during Japan's Muromachi period (1392-1573), this hanging scroll exemplifies the elegance and artistry prevalent during that era. The Chinese-style poem accompanying the portrait serves as an ode to Michizane's divine persona known as Tenjin. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this heritage artwork is a testament to Japan's rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess. Through Heritage Art/Heritage Images' meticulous reproduction process captured in this photo print, viewers can now appreciate
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