Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) / late 1700s to mid-1800s
Famous Early Modern Calligraphers and Painters
The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs Famous Early Modern Calligraphers and Painters as portfolio (Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) · late 1700s to mid-1800s).
The album's storage box has a title inscription in ink reading Famous Early Modern Calligraphers and Painters.
A CLOSER LOOK
The museum identifies this portfolio as Set of two folding-albums; ink and color on silk and paper.
The museum's collection notes: This set of two folding-albums comprises a collection of calligraphies and paintings produced by Japanese artists over a long span of time. Those whose works are represented in the albums were all deeply interested in Chinese culture. They were especially attracted to the idea they found in Chinese society of a community of educated friends who shared works in prose, poetry, and painting among one another through correspondence or gatherings. The covers of both albums are inscribed and sealed by an individual who assembled their contents for posterity.
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