Figure Studies
Li Tieguai and Han Xiangzi
Kanō Sansetsu
A masterful Edo-period depiction of Daoist immortals set against a radiant gold ground by Kanō Sansetsu.
Daoist Immortals with the Old Man of the Southern Pole
Kanō Sansetsu
1646 · Medium Not Listed
An exquisite Edo-period depiction of Daoist immortals rendered with meticulous brushwork against a luxurious gold ground.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm gilded notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Aged gold, Olive green, Rich brown
About the piece
Created in 1646 by the celebrated artist Kanō Sansetsu, this masterwork depicts a gathering of Daoist immortals, including the Old Man of the Southern Pole, beneath a stylized pine tree. The composition is a quintessential example of the Kanō school's grand decorative style, featuring vibrant pigments and precise ink lines set against a luminous grid of square gold leaf.
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