光悦本 『和歌三十歌仙』|The “Kōetsu Version” of Waka Poems of the Thirty-six Immortals of Poetry (Kōetsu-bon Waka Sanjūrokkasen)
Unidentified artist|Unidentified artist|Hon'ami Kōetsu
ca. 1610 · Woodblock printed book; ink on paper · Asian Art
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.
- Artist
- Unidentified artist|Unidentified artist|Hon'ami Kōetsu
- Date
- ca. 1610
- Medium
- Woodblock printed book; ink on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Purchase, Mary and James G. Wallach Foundation Gift, 2013
