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Scholars Enjoying Tea

Nakabayashi Chikkei

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Early 19th Century Tree

Dominant colour

Scholars Enjoying Tea is a 1850 unspecified by Nakabayashi Chikkei, depicting Tree, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Nakabayashi Chikkei
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows a group of men in traditional robes sitting around a large tree, with a few objects scattered around them. The men are all looking at each other, and one of them is holding a teapot. The scene is depicted in a simple, yet elegant style, with muted colors and subtle shading. The tree is the central focus of the composition, with its branches stretching out towards the men. This painting is a great example of traditional Japanese art, and it would be interesting to learn more about the artist, Nakabayashi Chikkei.