Bashō with two Haiku late 18th - early 19th century

This hanging scroll, created by the Japanese artist Ki Baitei in the late 18th or early 19th century, depicts the famed haiku poet Matsuo Bashō. The simple yet expressive brushstrokes of the painting capture Bashō’s essence, conveying his wisdom and humility. The two haiku written on the scroll are a testament to his poetic genius. This work, which is now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection, exemplifies the appreciation for Japanese poetry and calligraphy during the Edo period.