Poem 1843

This handscroll by Shinozaki Shōchiku, a Japanese artist active in the early to mid-19th century, is a prime example of *kaisho* calligraphy, a style known for its strong, square strokes. The work, titled *Poem*, is written in a series of vertical lines on a *fan* format, which is characteristic of traditional Japanese calligraphy. The calligrapher’s precise, bold hand is evident in the strokes, highlighting the poem's lyrical and reflective nature. The *kaisho* style was often used for official documents, inscriptions, and Buddhist sutras.