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Isshi Bunshu

(Japanese, 1608–1646)

Zen Master Reiun Contemplating a Sprig of Blossoming Peach

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Object Details

Artist

Isshi Bunshu

Date

Early 17th century

Medium

Hanging scroll: ink on paper

Dimensions

10 15/16 × 19 11/16 inches (27.8 × 50 cm)

Credit Line

Acquired through the George and Mary Rockwell Fund

Object
Number

2001.018

Chief pupil of the Daitoku-ji abbot, Takuan (1573-1645), Isshi was born into nobility, served as a p(…)

Chief pupil of the Daitoku-ji abbot, Takuan (1573-1645), Isshi was born into nobility, served as a page for the empress at the age of seven and began to study Zen at the age of twelve. His paintings are characterized by their thin, curving lines and his calligraphy was admired for its aristocratic sensibility. In the tradition of Zenga, painting by Zen monks, forms are reduced to only the most essential lines.

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