One hand clapping

Artist Hakuin Ekaku (Japanese, 1685 - 1768)

Place of OriginJapan

CultureJapanese

MaterialsInk on paper

DimensionsH. 35 9/16 in x W. 10 5/8 in, H. 90.3 cm x W. 27 cm (image); H. 67 in x W. 12 in, H. 170.2 cm x W. 30.5 cm (overall)

Credit LineGift from The Collection of George Gund III

Object number2016.53

DepartmentJapanese Art

ClassificationsPainting

On View

Not on view

SignedSealed: "Ryūu Toku Muge, Hakuin, Ekaku no sho"

InscribedInscribed: "Wakai waro tomo ya/ nani o iutemo na/ sekishu no koe o kikaneba/ minatawagoto no kawa dazoyo" (All you young people--no matter what you say, everything is superficial unless you hear the sound of one hand clapping)

Provenance Statement

S. Yabumoto, until 1995; sold to George Gund III through Leighton Longhi, New York NY, May 18, 1995; donated to the AAM by Estate of George Gund III in 2016.