A Chinese Sage and His Boy Attendant
Artist
Matsukawa Hanzan
(Japanese, flourished 1850–1882)
Dateabout 1815
Mediumwoodblock print
Dimensions41.3 x 55.2 cm (16 1/4 x 21 3/4 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection
Object number1901.59.1856
DescriptionThey are standing beside an ancient tree which is laden with small red flowers. On the field at the left several hokku (short odes) are printed. Surimono to annouce the giveing, by the hokku master Giryusai of the Gido name to his pupil theretofore called GishoOn View
Not on view
