Sakai Hōitsu. Plover after Rain, Late Edo period, 19th century. Folding fan mounted as hanging scroll; ink and light color on slightly mica-coated paper, with signature reading "Hōitsu" and with his seal, 17.9 x 50.5 cm (7 1/16 x 19 7/8 in.). Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, unknown.

Plover after Rain

Late Edo period, 19th century

Sakai Hōitsu 酒井抱一

1761 - 1828

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Sakai Hōitsu
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Folding fan mounted as hanging scroll; ink and light color on slightly mica-coated paper, with signature reading "Hōitsu" and with his seal
Medium: Folding fan mounted as hanging scroll, Ink, light color on slightly mica-coated paper, with signature reading "Hōitsu", with his seal
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Edo Period
Dimensions: 17.9 x 50.5 cm (7 1/16 x 19 7/8 in.)
Departments: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia
Rights Statement: unknown