Scholar Seated under a Tree
Tani Bunchō
Description
Subject Matter:
As the title suggests, the individual in this painting is a scholar. The scholar is leaning over some pages underneath what appears to be a Japanese pine tree. In this idyllic scene, the scholar appears to be engrossed in his work. Fans such as these could be used as symbols of status and occupation, most likely used as decoration.
Physical Description:
This is a fan painting painted with black, red, and light brown ink. The only figure sits in the middle, slightly to the right, underneath a tree painted on the upper right of the fan. On the far right side of the fan is a vertical inscription written in black and red ink. The man appears to be reading something and is wearing draping robes with a bun on his head. Beside him to the left is two little circles.
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