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The Priest Kisen, from the series "Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)"

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The Priest Kisen, from the series "Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)", c. 1789/90. Color woodblock print; oban.

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Color woodblock print; oban · 38.1 × 25.4 cm · Art Institute of Chicago

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Museum title
The Priest Kisen, from the series "Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)"
Artist
Chobunsai Eishi Japanese, 1756-1829
Date
c. 1789/90
Medium
Color woodblock print; oban
Dimensions
38.1 × 25.4 cm (15 × 10 in.)
Credit line
Clarence Buckingham Collection
Image license
CC0 1.0 · Public domain
Museum record
Art Institute of Chicago

Artist’s life 1756–1829

Ukiyo-e c. 1600–1900

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The Priest Kisen, from the series "Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)" · Chōbunsai Eishi, c. 1789/90
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The Priest Kisen, from the series "Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)", Chōbunsai Eishi

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