Thirty-Six Poets

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At A Glance

  • Period

    early 19th century
  • Geography

    Japan
  • Material

    Ink, color, and gold on paper
  • Dimension

    H x W (image): 150.3 × 162.4 cm (59 3/16 × 63 15/16 in)
  • Accession Number

    F1970.22
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_F1970.22

Object Details

  • Artist

    Sakai Hoitsu 酒井抱一 (1761-1828)
  • Frame maker

    Hara Yoyusai (1772-1845)
  • Collection

    Freer Gallery of Art Collection
  • Exhibition History

    Painting the Classics: Japanese Screens (November 10, 2018 to October 14, 2019)
    Japanese Screens (March 2007 to January 3, 2016)
    More Than Flowers: Sources of Tradition in Japanese Painting (September 2, 2001 to November 24, 2002)
    Japanese Screens (May 9, 1993 to November 13, 1995)
    Literary Themes in Japanese Art (February 13, 1986 to March 9, 1987)
    Japanese Screens (February 11, 1983 to July 19, 1988)
    Rimpa Screens (October 9, 1980 to December 21, 1981)
    Japanese Lacquer (April 16, 1979 to October 8, 1980)
    Japanese Art (October 2, 1975 to October 8, 1976)
    Japanese Art—Painted Screens (August 18, 1967 to May 2, 1973)
  • Origin

    Japan
  • Credit Line

    Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
  • Type

    Painting
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