Yang Guifei Playing a Flute 1636 - 1713

"Yang Guifei Playing a Flute" is a hanging scroll by Kano Tsunenobu, a renowned artist of the Kano school, created between 1636 and 1713. This work, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts Yang Guifei, a legendary beauty and concubine of the Tang Dynasty emperor, gracefully playing a flute. Tsunenobu's elegant brushstrokes and refined composition capture the beauty and grace of Yang Guifei, emphasizing her role as an icon of feminine charm and artistry. The scroll, measuring 35 3/4 x 13 in., is a testament to Tsunenobu's mastery of the Kano school's signature style, characterized by its emphasis on meticulous detail and vivid color.