Two-Line Calligraphy 1828 - 1905

"Two-Line Calligraphy" is a hanging scroll created by the Japanese artist Soejima Taneomi between 1828 and 1905. The work is a masterful example of Japanese calligraphy, known as Shodo. Taneomi utilizes thick black ink to create bold strokes on a light cream-colored background, forming elegant, flowing characters. This artwork can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.