Figure Studies
Daoist Immortals with the Old Man of the Southern Pole
Kanō Sansetsu
An exquisite Edo-period depiction of Daoist immortals rendered with meticulous brushwork against a luxurious gold ground.
Li Tieguai and Han Xiangzi
Kanō Sansetsu
1646 · Medium Not Listed
A masterful Edo-period depiction of Daoist immortals set against a radiant gold ground by Kanō Sansetsu.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Office
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft yellow, Aged gold, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created in 1646 by the renowned Kanō Sansetsu, this panel depicts the Daoist immortals Li Tieguai and Han Xiangzi. The work showcases the signature style of the Kanō school, characterized by bold compositions and the luxurious use of gold leaf, which creates a luminous, atmospheric depth. The detailed rendering of the figures and the gnarled pine branch exemplifies the technical precision of early 17th-century Japanese screen painting.
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