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DiaporamaMonju on a Lion
401
82.0cm x 33.0cm
shūsei (? – ?)
Explore the impactful paintings of Kobayakawa Shūsei (1885-1974), a Japanese artist depicting wartime Japan & imperial art. Witness his unique style and historical significance.
Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom known as Monju in Japan, sits cross-legged on the back of his lion vehicle. Monju appears as a youth in flowing robes, his hair worn long and loose; one of his attributes, a scepter, is placed casually on the ground before him. Although it is a decidedly carefree interpretation, the iconography seen here is consistent with works by painters affiliated with the Zen monastery Tōfukuji in Kyoto.
About this artwork
- Title: Monju on a Lion
- Artist: shūsei
- Year: 401
- Original dimensions: 82.0cm x 33.0cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color hue: Yellow-Green Range
- Perceived brightness: shadow
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