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Canopus (God of Longevity)
- Museum No.
- AK592
Photo No：9540-3127
Color type：Monochrome
| Title | Canopus (God of Longevity) |
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| Artist | Ganku |
| Category | Painting (A), Early Modern Painting, Figure Painting |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Edo |
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| Dimensions | Height 89cm Width 36.3cm |
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Ganku (1756-1838) came to Kyoto from Kanazawa. While sketching, Ganku gradually developed his own painting style, establishing a leading school in Kyoto next to the Shijô school. Although this is a small-scale work that depicts Canopus, a symbol of longevity, Ganku's unique and sharp brushstrokes in the drawing of lines are pleasantly restrained.
Japan-Edo