Monk Raisan Baking Sweet Potatoes

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Monk Raisan Baking Sweet Potatoes

Alternate Title: Raisan imo o yaku
Japan, early 17th century
Paintings; scrolls
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Image: 26 1/8 x 12 in. (66.7 x 30.5 cm); Mount: 55 x 12 3/4 in. (139.7 x 32.3 cm)
Gift of Murray Smith (AC1997.19.1)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Addiss, Stephen.  The Art of Zen: Painting and Calligraphy by Japanese Monks: 1600-1925.  New York, NY: Harry N. Abrams Inc., 1989.

Exhibition history

  • Japanese Painting: Calligraphy and Image Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, September 13, 2007 - February 9, 2008