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Zhong Kui from Sketch Album

mid- to late 1800s

Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋 暁斎

(Japanese, 1831–1889)
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Culture
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) to Meiji period (1868–1912)
Medium
Accordion-style book of 26 double-leaves; ink and color on paper
Measurements
Album, closed: 28 x 18 cm (11 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Given by Anne and Anthony d'Offay in honor of Evan Turner 1991.125.u
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Location
Not on view
Print
A horizontal drawing in ink and wash on light brown paper depicts a man in a scholar's cap riding a donkey toward our right. He looks back over his shoulder toward a small, reddish demon pulling the animal's rope. Another demon follows, carrying a bundle. Faint, sketchy lines suggest a mountain peak in the distance. Spare brushstrokes define the figures, while vertical Japanese calligraphy and a red seal occupy the far right edge.

Zhong Kui from Sketch Album

mid- to late 1800s

Kawanabe Kyōsai

(Japanese, 1831–1889)
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) to Meiji period (1868–1912)

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