Colophon on five leaves (page two of two) 1851

This work by Shinozaki Shōchiku, a prominent Japanese calligrapher of the Edo period, is a colophon on five leaves. Created in 1851, the year of the artist's death, the work demonstrates the elegance and fluidity of his brushwork. The text, written in elegant calligraphy, is likely a poem or inscription related to the artist's final work. This piece provides a glimpse into the world of Japanese calligraphy and its importance in Japanese art and culture. The work is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.