Photo of collection object Poem-painting “When the nightingale returns...” — Ōtagaki Rengetsu. Poem-painting “When the nightingale returns...”, late 19th century. Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, 11 3/8 x 49 1/8 in. (28.9 x 124.8 cm). Gift of Professor Donald Keene, 2001, 2001.611. public-domain.

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Poem-painting “When the nightingale returns...”

late 19th century

After Ōtagaki Rengetsu

Asian Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Ōtagaki Rengetsu
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Medium: Hanging scroll, Ink, color on paper
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Edo Period
Dimensions: 11 3/8 x 49 1/8 in. (28.9 x 124.8 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 2001.611
Credit Line: Gift of Professor Donald Keene, 2001
Rights Statement: public-domain
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