Farewell Poems c. 18th century

ink-on-paper

type repetition

natural stone pattern

rippled sketch texture

japan

ink-on-paper

carved into stone

repetitive shape and pattern

repetition of pattern

regular pattern

pattern repetition

layered pattern

cutout

calligraphy

"Farewell Poems" is a fan painting by the renowned Japanese artist Gion Nankai (1677–1751). The work, dating back to the 18th century, showcases Nankai's mastery of calligraphy. The fan's surface is filled with elegant, flowing script in black ink, forming a series of verses. Each verse, written in a distinctive style, depicts sentiments of farewell and parting. This fan, currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, embodies the beauty and emotional depth of traditional Japanese calligraphy.