Artwork
Poem
Poem is a work on paper by the Romanticist artist Rai Shunpū. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1804 by the Japanese calligrapher Rai Shunpū, this work titled Poem consists of a light‑toned paper scroll bearing black ink characters. It is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Technique & Style
The scroll presents the text in two vertical columns, one on each side, with a few lines arranged horizontally at the top and bottom. The ink is applied by hand, showing subtle variations in size and stroke weight that convey a personal, handwritten quality.
History & Provenance
The artwork entered the holdings of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it remains accessible to the public as an example of early nineteenth‑century Japanese calligraphic practice.
Artist & collection
