Who created "Gibbon and Bamboo"?

Gibbon and Bamboo was created by Sesson Shūkei 雪村周継 in 16th century.

When was "Gibbon and Bamboo" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

What medium is "Gibbon and Bamboo"?

Gibbon and Bamboo is Hanging scroll; ink on paper.

Is "Gibbon and Bamboo" in the public domain?

Yes, Gibbon and Bamboo is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

竹猿猴図 (Chikuenkō zu)|Gibbon and Bamboo

Sesson Shūkei 雪村周継

16th century

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink on paper

Dimensions

Image: 37 1/4 × 12 15/16 in. (94.6 × 32.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 71 × 18 3/8 in. (180.3 × 46.7 cm) Overall with knobs: 71 × 20 1/4 in. (180.3 × 51.4 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2021

Accession Number

2021.398.12

About the Artist

Sesson Shūkei 雪村周継 (Japanese) · 1504 –1589

ca. 1504–ca. 1589

竹猿猴図 (Chikuenkō zu)|Gibbon and Bamboo

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