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Li Tieguai and Han Xiangzi
Kanō Sansetsu
A masterful Edo-period depiction of Daoist immortals set against a radiant gold ground by Kanō Sansetsu.
Figure Studies
Expressive figure-led works that feel classical, intimate, and human.
Anonymous sitters, allegorical bodies, and painterly figure scenes bring warmth, movement, and a collected studio feel.
Figure Studies
Liu Haichan
Kanō Sansetsu
A stunning 17th-century Japanese screen painting featuring a Daoist immortal on a brilliant gold leaf ground.
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.
Figure Studies
Jurōjin
Kanō Hōgai
This masterful ink painting captures Jurōjin, the Japanese god of longevity, in a moment of quiet, enduring wisdom.
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Scholar under a Pine Tree
Hua Yan
A serene 18th-century Chinese ink painting depicting a scholar seated in quiet contemplation under the expressive branches of an ancient pine.
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Lu Tong and Servant
Min Zhen
An elegant 18th-century ink wash painting capturing a moment of scholarly repose under a pine tree.