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「如玉樹臨風 飲中八仙」
"Like a Jade Tree Facing the Wind," from Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup (Inchû hassen)
「如玉樹臨風 飲中八仙」
Japanese
Edo period
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Horizontal koban (half aiban); 15.6 x 21.8 cm (6 1/8 x 8 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection
Accession Number21.5704
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionThe partial line of poetry quoted is from the poem "Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup" by the eighth-century Chinese poet Du Fu; see 21.4362 for three full lines from the poem, including this quotation.
The ancient Chinese poem is illustrated by a scene of modern Japanese enjoying a drinking party on an upstairs balcony, watching a tree in the wind.
The ancient Chinese poem is illustrated by a scene of modern Japanese enjoying a drinking party on an upstairs balcony, watching a tree in the wind.
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ProvenanceSpring 1913, purchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from Frank Lloyd Wright; December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.