Letter 1614

natural stone pattern

aged paper

toned paper

pasteup

muted colour palette

asian-art

japan

tile art

carved into stone

earthy tone

map art

watercolor

calligraphy

"Letter" is a Japanese hanging scroll created by Shōkadō Shōjō in 1614. It is comprised of calligraphic script, an art form that utilizes brushstrokes to visually represent written language. The scroll is notable for its composition, which includes a series of footprints that add a unique visual element to the written text. This work is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.