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Sumiyoshi Monogatari

Unknown

1549

unspecified

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Renaissance

Dominant colour

Sumiyoshi Monogatari is a 1549 unspecified by Unknown, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1549
Where can I see it?: Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

This painting shows a long, narrow piece of paper with black writing on it. The writing is in a flowing style, with many curved lines and loops. It looks like a story or poem is being told through the writing. The paper is a light brown color, and the writing is in a dark black ink. The writing takes up most of the paper, but there are some blank spaces at the top and bottom. The overall effect is one of elegance and simplicity.