Poem c. mid 19th century

"Poem" is a fan painting by Ema Saikō, a celebrated Japanese calligrapher, created in the mid-19th century. The work, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Saikō's mastery of brushstrokes and ink. The intricate calligraphy, rendered on a fan-shaped sheet of paper, is a testament to the beauty of Japanese writing and calligraphy. Saikō’s work is a prime example of the vibrant tradition of Japanese calligraphy, a form of visual art that combines aesthetics and cultural expression.