Seven Chinese Immortals (right screen)

Goshun 呉春 (Matsumura Gekkei 松村月渓)

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Immortal figures, Traditional Chinese aesthetics
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Ink and color on paper
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Master
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Seven Chinese Immortals (Right Screen)

The painting titled Seven Chinese Immortals (Right Screen) is attributed to Goshun (Matsumura Gekkei), a prominent Japanese artist known for his contributions to the Shijō school of painting. Created using ink and color on paper, this work exemplifies the fusion of Chinese and Japanese artistic traditions, a hallmark of Goshun's style. The depiction of the Seven Immortals, figures from Chinese mythology, reflects the cultural exchange between China and Japan during the Edo period. Goshun's work is noted for its delicate brushwork and subtle use of color, which convey a sense of ethereal beauty and harmony. As a student of both Maruyama Ōkyo and Yosa Buson, Goshun's art is characterized by a blend of realism and poetic expression, contributing significantly to the evolution of Japanese painting in the late 18th century.

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The painting "Seven Chinese Immortals (right screen)" by Goshun (Matsumura Gekkei) is an exquisite example of Japanese Edo period art, utilizing ink and color on paper to depict the legendary Taoist figures known as the Seven Immortals. The artwork reflects the influence of Chinese culture on Japanese art, characterized by its delicate brushwork and harmonious composition.

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Harvard Art Museum

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Seven Chinese Immortals (right screen)