Couplet 1805
kokaho
minneapolisinstituteofart
ink-on-paper, hanging-scroll
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type repetition
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text art
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hand drawn type
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japan
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ink-on-paper
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hanging-scroll
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linocut print
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thin text stroke
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varying line stroke
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tonal art
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repetition of white colour
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remaining negative space
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thick lined
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calligraphy
"Couplet" is a Japanese calligraphy work by Kō Kaho, a prominent artist of the Edo period (1603-1868). The artwork features a vertical arrangement of characters, typical of Japanese calligraphy, with bold strokes and a dynamic composition. It showcases Kaho's mastery of the brush and ink, highlighting the beauty and expressive power of the written form. The artwork is held at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, providing art lovers with a glimpse into the world of traditional Japanese calligraphy and its artistic significance.
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