Minneapolis Institute of Art
The Setting Sun
Calligrapher: Ogyū Sorai
- Date
- early 18th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll, ink on paper
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Setting sunlight on lingering snow illuminates the studio: Suddenly, humbly I receive your new poem, each word full of skill. This calligraphy would likely have been in response to a gift sent by a friend, and written as a thank you note. Japan, Asia
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