Branch of red maple leaves with poem, mid 19th century
Ōtagaki Rengetsuexpand_more
Hanging scroll; ink and colors on paperexpand_more
Gift of Gordon Brodfuehrer in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Minneapolis Institute of Artsexpand_more 2015.37.1
Not on Viewexpand_more
Ōtagaki Rengetsu’s distinctive calligraphy is an elegantly subtle yet integral part of
this hanging flower vase. Her professional career had floundered for many years, and it
was only in her late forties and early fifties that this nun-turned-poet finally found her
fame by literally making her mark on everyday ceramics. Her poetry and calligraphic
style has been emulated and forged, and it is said that Rengetsu had even signed forgeries
as her own works in order to help other potters’ succeed.
Details
- Title
- Branch of red maple leaves with poem
- Artist Life
- 1791 - 1875
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2015.37.1
- Curator Approved
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