Who painted The Poet Ono no Komachi?

The Poet Ono no Komachi was painted by Shōkadō Shōjō in 1604.

Where can I see The Poet Ono no Komachi?

The Poet Ono no Komachi is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Poet Ono no Komachi?

The Poet Ono no Komachi is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of The Poet Ono no Komachi?

Museum-quality prints of The Poet Ono no Komachi are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Poet Ono no Komachi

Shōkadō Shōjō , 1604

The Poet Ono no Komachi is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Shōkadō Shōjō. It dates from 1604 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1997.308
Credit line: Bequest of Lillian M. Kern

About this work

Overview

The Poet Ono no Komachi is a painting by Shokadō Shōjō, created around 1604. It is a portrait of a renowned Japanese poet and is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Ono no Komachi, a poet from Japan's Heian period, seated by a window, engrossed in a scroll. Her calm yet slightly weary expression is highlighted by the artist's use of soft light and contrasting tones.

Technique & Style

The artwork showcases the artist's attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the subject's dark robe. The style is characteristic of early Edo period art, marked by careful brushwork and a subdued color palette.