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Old man sailing
Old man sailing

Old man sailing

Artist (Japanese, 1685 - 1768)
Place of OriginJapan
CultureJapanese
MaterialsInk on paper
DimensionsH. 12 7/8 in x W. 19 1/8 in, H. 32.7 cm x W. 48.6 cm (image); H. 51 1/2 in x W. 24 in, H. 130.8 cm x W. 61 cm (overall)
Credit LineGift from The Collection of George Gund III
Object number2016.139
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on view
SignedSealed: "Kokan’i, Hakuin, Ekaku no in"
InscribedInscribed: "Oi tewa hō ni shitaga u" (When one gets old, one follows the sail) 老いては帆に従う
Provenance Statement
Sondra Milne-Henderson, London, until 1993.; sold to George Gund III, November 2, 1993; donated to AAM by Estate of George Gund III in 2016.
Subject
  • boat