Chrysanthemums by the Water
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Chrysanthemums by the Water

TitleChrysanthemums by the Water
ArtistSakai Hōitsu (Japanese, 1761–1828)
Date1761–1828 18th century
Mediumfan painting: ink, color, and gold on paper
ClassificationPainting
OriginJapan, Edo period (1615–1868) Japan
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineChrysanthemums by the Water, 1761–1828. Sakai Hōitsu (Japanese, 1761–1828). Fan painting: ink, color, and gold on paper; painting: 25.3 x 55.3 cm (9 15/16 x 21 3/4 in.); overall: 37.1 x 68.5 cm (14 5/8 x 26 15/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1961.259
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Chrysanthemums by the Water” is a work by Sakai Hōitsu (Japanese, 1761–1828), dated 1761–1828. It is executed in fan painting: ink, color, and gold on paper and classified as painting. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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