Misty Rain c. 19th century

"Misty Rain" is a Japanese calligraphy artwork by Tamate Kikushū, a prominent artist born in 1839. The artwork, created in the 19th century, is displayed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The artwork depicts a beautiful poem in Japanese calligraphy, written in ink on a delicate sheet of paper mounted on a fan-shaped surface. This artform, a highly valued practice in Japanese culture, showcases Kikushū's mastery of brushstrokes and the evocative power of written language.