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Minamoto no Kintada, Kamakura Period (ink & colour on paper)
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Minamoto no Kintada, Kamakura Period (ink & colour on paper)
833339 Minamoto no Kintada, Kamakura Period (ink & colour on paper) by Fujiwara no Nobuzane (Jakusai) (1177-c.1265); width: 69.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Minamoto no Kintada (889-948, Miyamoto no Kintada Ason) was a middle Heian waka poet and nobleman. Along with his son Minamoto no Saneakira he is designated as a member of the Thirty-six Poetry Immortals. Under Emperor Daigo and Emperor Suzaku he was an official in the imperial treasury.); eFreer Slacker Gallery; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution; Japanese, out of copyright
Media ID 23503214
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Calligraphy Distinguished Immortal Immortals Member Minamoto Nobleman Official Script Thirty Six Treasury Miyamoto Noble Waka
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This print showcases "Minamoto no Kintada, Kamakura Period" by Fujiwara no Nobuzane (Jakusai), a renowned Japanese artist from the 12th century. The artwork, created using ink and color on paper, measures an impressive width of 69.4 cm and is currently housed in the prestigious Freer Gallery of Art at the Smithsonian Institution in the USA. The subject of this exquisite piece is Minamoto no Kintada, a distinguished nobleman and waka poet during the middle Heian period. Alongside his son Minamoto no Saneakira, he holds the esteemed title of being one of the Thirty-six Poetry Immortals. Serving as an official in the imperial treasury under Emperor Daigo and Emperor Suzaku further solidifies his significance within Japanese history. In this portrayal, Minamoto no Kintada is depicted seated with utmost poise while adorned in traditional attire befitting his noble status. His dress features intricate details such as decorative borders and ornamental headdresses that exemplify elegance and refinement. The inclusion of calligraphy adds another layer to this masterpiece as it represents Minamoto's literary prowess alongside his role as a poet. The overall composition exudes a sense of timeless beauty that transcends centuries. Through this remarkable print captured by Bridgeman Images, viewers are transported back to ancient Japan where they can appreciate both artistic mastery and historical significance intertwined seamlessly into one extraordinary work of art.
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