Setsubun

Tani Buncho (mentioned on object), 1773 - 1842

Setsubun is part of the Japanese New Year’s celebration. Beans are then strewn about as a symbol of purity and to drive away evil spirits. Here, in a comic twist, this is done by Shoki, the mythical vanquisher of ghosts and evil spirits. The painter Tani Buncho was a master in figure studies. He sketched the exorcist and the little demon with an unerring brush.

  • Artwork typehanging scroll
  • Object numberAK-RAK-2015-2-3
  • Dimensionsheight 6 cm x width 75 cm x depth 6.5 cm, height 34 cm x width 58.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsinktschildering