Artwork
Jurōjin
Jurōjin is an unspecified painting by Kishi Ganku. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Jurōjin is a painting created by Kishi Ganku in 1838, now held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an elderly man with a long white beard, dressed in a robe and hat, accompanied by a deer. He carries a staff and a bag, and the deer gazes up at him, set against a backdrop of trees and branches.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by muted colors, including shades of brown, green, and beige, applied with smooth and gentle brushstrokes, evoking a calm atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kishi Ganku wasn't just a painter—he was a showman who brought wild energy to quiet Kyoto.
Paintings after Ancient Masters: Scholar with Staff and Brush
Paintings after Ancient Masters: Scholar with Staff and Brush
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