The Setting Sun c. early 18th century

"The Setting Sun" is a calligraphic work by the prominent Japanese Confucian scholar and philosopher Ogyū Sorai, executed in the early 18th century. The piece, comprised of bold black ink strokes on a cream-colored paper, exemplifies the traditional Japanese art form of *Shodō* (Japanese calligraphy). The artwork showcases Sorai's mastery of brushwork and his ability to express his thoughts and emotions through the elegant and powerful art of calligraphy.