Portrait of Yun Dongseom (1710-1795), ca. 1790-1805. Creator: UnknownPortrait of Yun Dongseom (1710-1795), ca. 1790-1805. Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
Kobo Daishi (Kukai) as a Boy (Chigo Daishi), 15th century. Creator: UnknownKobo Daishi (Kukai) as a Boy (Chigo Daishi), 15th century
Hanamurasaki of the Kadotamaya, from the series Six Flowery Immortals... c. 1794/95. Creator: Hosoda EishiHanamurasaki of the Kadotamaya, from the series Six Flowery Immortals of the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro bijin rokkasen), c. 1794/95
A Woman's Poetry Party, c. 1793. Creator: Hosoda EishiA Woman's Poetry Party, c. 1793. In the alcove at top right are hanging scroll paintings depicting ancient poets: Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Yamabe no Akihito and Sotori
The Courtesans of the Chojiya on Display in the Daytime (Chojiya hirumise), c. 1796 / 98The Courtesans of the Chojiya on Display in the Daytime (Chojiya hirumise), c. 1796/98
Sei Shonagon, from the illustrated book "Collection of Pictures of Beauties", cSei Shonagon, from the illustrated book " Collection of Pictures of Beauties (Bijin e-zukushi)", c. 1683
Writing on a Fan, 1765. Creator: Ishikawa ToyonobuWriting on a Fan, 1765
Ono no Tofu Watching a Leaping Frog, Japan, early 1760s. Creator: Kitao ShigemasaOno no Tofu Watching a Leaping Frog, Japan, early 1760s
Lin Hejing Feeding a Crane in a Plum Grove, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1908
Parody of Palace Attendants Burning Maple Leaves to Heat Sake from " The Tale of Heike", c. 1750
The Crossing of the Tanabata Boat (Tanabata no towataru fune), c. 1715
Man in Thatched Hut Viewing the Moon, c. 1740s. Creator: Nishimura ShigenagaMan in Thatched Hut Viewing the Moon, c. 1740s
Child Attendants: A Set of Three (Kamuro sanpukutsui), c. 1744 / 51Child Attendants: A Set of Three (Kamuro sanpukutsui), c. 1744/51
Tachibana no Hayanari preparing to make the first writing of the New Year, 1823
Ono no Tofu, from the series "A Gathering of the Elders of PoetryOno no Tofu, from the series " A Gathering of the Elders of Poetry (Shoshikai bantsuzuki)", c. 1820
The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII and woman watching boy write first calligraphy of the New Year, 1831The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII and a woman watching boy write first calligraphy of the New Year, 1831
The Transmission Scene (Denjuba), from the series " Sugawaras Secrets (Sugawara denju)", c. 1830/44
The Fourth Month (Shi gatsu), from the series "Fashionable Twelve Months... c.1793The Fourth Month (Shi gatsu), from the series " Fashionable Twelve Months (Furyu junikagetsu)", c. 1793
The Second Month (Ni gatsu), from the series "Fashionable Twelve MonthsThe Second Month (Ni gatsu), from the series " Fashionable Twelve Months (Furyu junikagetsu)", c. 1793
Woman About to Write a Poem, c. 1824. Creator: GakuteiWoman About to Write a Poem, c. 1824
Lin Hejing (Rin Nasei) with Crane, 19th century. Creator: GakuteiLin Hejing (Rin Nasei) with Crane, 19th century
Qin Ming (Shinmei), c. 1828. Creator: GakuteiQin Ming (Shinmei), c. 1828
Chinese Poetry, from the series "Three Classical Arts for the Sugawara CircleChinese Poetry, from the series " Three Classical Arts for the Sugawara Circle (Sugawara sanseki)", early 1820s
Miyato of the Kadotamaya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New Designs as FreshMiyato of the Kadotamaya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyo)", c. 1777
The Four Accomplishments (Kinkishoga), ca. 1788-90. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroThe Four Accomplishments (Kinkishoga), ca. 1788-90
A Votive Picture to Be Donated to the Kannon of Asakusa... ca. 1800A Votive Picture to Be Donated to the Kannon of Asakusa (Asakusa Kannon ho kakegaku no zu), by Takigawa of the Ogiya, Kamuro Menami and Onami, with Tomikawa, Kumegawa, Tamagawa, Tsugawa, Utagawa
Young Woman Writing Calligraphy, 1793 (Year of the Goat). Creator: Kubo ShunmanYoung Woman Writing Calligraphy, 1793 (Year of the Goat)
The Calligrapher, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: HokusaiThe Calligrapher, late 18th-early 19th century
Portrait of Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol, Writing Master (the larger plate), 1658
Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol with his Grandson, ca. 1658
Russians and a Chinese Inscribing a Fan, 12th month, 1860. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige IIRussians and a Chinese Inscribing a Fan, 12th month, 1860
Two Chinese Scholars Practicing Calligraphy in Their Studio, ca. 1840. Creator: UnknownTwo Chinese Scholars Practicing Calligraphy in Their Studio, ca. 1840
A Lady About to Write a Poem, ca. 1820. Creator: GakuteiA Lady About to Write a Poem, ca. 1820
Ono no Tofu Standing on the Bank of a Stream and Watching a Frog Leap to Catch a Willow Branch, ca. 1825
Nuji (Japanese: Joki; female attendant who compiled writings by Daoist sages); " Paper" (Kami), from Four Friends of the Writing Table for the Ichiyo Poetry Circle (Ichiyo-ren Bunbo shiyu)
The Chinese Calligrapher Boying (Japanese: Hakuei; also known as the Sage of CursiveThe Chinese Calligrapher Boying (Japanese: Hakuei; also known as the " Sage of Cursive Script" ); " Inkstone" (Suzuri)
Kakinomoto no Hitomaro (ca. 662-710), One of the Three Gods of Poetry From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shu), vol. 1, ca. 1820s
Court Lady at Her Writing Table From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shu), vol. 3, ca. 1820s
Woman Seated Under a Cherry Tree About to Write a Poem on a Sheet of Paper for Poem Writing (Tanzaku), 19th century
Plum Blossoms. Creator: Yomo no Utagaki MagaoPlum Blossoms
Interior Scene, ca. 1788. Creator: Torii KiyonagaInterior Scene, ca. 1788
Nobleman Making Calligraphy, ca. 1830. Creator: GakuteiNobleman Making Calligraphy, ca. 1830
Chinese Lady Seated at a Table, Composing an Ode, 1835. Creator: GakuteiChinese Lady Seated at a Table, Composing an Ode, 1835
The Heian Court Calligrapher Ono no Tofu (894-966); Calligraphy Brush (Fude), from FThe Heian Court Calligrapher Ono no Tofu (894-966); " Calligraphy Brush" (Fude), from Four Friends of the Writing Table for the Ichiyo Poetry Circle (Ichiyo-ren Bunbo shiyu)
Hall of Quiet Study, 19th century. Creator: AnonHall of Quiet Study, 19th century
Portrait of Tsow Chaoong, 1847. Creator: UnknownPortrait of Tsow Chaoong, 1847
Portrait of Yinyuan Longqi (Ingen Ryuki), 1676. Creator: UnknownPortrait of Yinyuan Longqi (Ingen Ryuki), 1676. founder of the Obaku school of Zen Buddhism. Calligraphy Muan Xingtao (Chinese, 1611-1684). Edo period (1615-1868)
Wang Xizhi watching geese, ca. 1295. Creator: Qian XuanWang Xizhi watching geese, ca. 1295. Yuan dynasty
