Six spring haiku c. mid 18th century

"Six spring haiku" is a work of Japanese calligraphy by Kaga no Chiyo, a renowned poet active in the mid-18th century. This hanging scroll, now in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies Chiyo's delicate and expressive brushwork, capturing the essence of spring in six haiku poems. Calligraphy, a revered art form in Japan, reflects the poet's skill and sensitivity to language, offering insight into the aesthetics and literary traditions of the Edo period.