Autumn Poem c. mid 19th century

"Autumn Poem" is a calligraphic work by Ishikawa Godō, a prominent Japanese artist of the 19th century. Created in the mid 19th century, the piece features elegant black ink strokes on a pale gray background, the characters forming a poem about the season. Godō's masterful brushwork highlights the fluidity and expressiveness of Japanese calligraphy, a form known as *shodō* in Japanese. The work is currently part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection, showcasing the beauty and depth of Japanese art to international audiences.