White-Robed Kannon 1877 - 1897

"White-Robed Kannon" is a painting by the renowned Japanese artist Kawanabe Kyōsai, created between 1877 and 1897. The painting depicts the bodhisattva Kannon seated under a willow tree with a censer beside her. The use of gold pigment highlights Kannon’s white robes and the censer. The image is characterized by Kyōsai's signature style, combining traditional Japanese painting techniques with elements of Western realism. The painting is a testament to Kyōsai’s artistic mastery and a powerful example of Japanese Buddhist art.