Sketch of a Rabbit

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Sketch of a Rabbit

c. 1920

Takeuchi Seihö (Japanese, 1864–1942)

The rabbit is one of the twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac. The artist here captures the essence of the plump pet in a few brushstrokes.

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Object Details

Title:

Sketch of a Rabbit

Date:

c. 1920

Artist:

Takeuchi Seihö (Japanese, 1864–1942)

Medium:

Ink and color on paper

Dimensions:

15 3/4 x 21 5/8 inches (40 x 54.9 cm) Mount: 16 x 21 7/8 inches (40.6 x 55.6 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

Purchased with funds contributed by Henry B. Keep, 1976

Accession Number:

1976-67-1

Geography:

Made in Japan, Asia

Context:

Period: Taishō Period (1912-1926) Reign: Taishō Emperor (1912-1926)

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