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Subject:A strange guy with calligraphy
Posted By: Marta Fri, May 29, 2020 IP: 79.19.77.102
Good morning, I have this drawing with a strange figure. A friend tells me it's an "Arhat", but I don't quite understand what he's doing. Calligraphy seems very elegant to me. Can anyone translate? is the date or author indicated? Many thanks for your help.
Marta







Subject:A strange guy with calligraphy
Posted By: I.Nagy Sat, May 30, 2020
Title,
楽躍死神　-　Tanoshiku odoru shinigami -
Grim reaper dancing happily
Signature,
鐵斎外史　-　Tessai-gaishi
Upper seal,
冨岡百錬　-　Tomioka Hyakuren
Lower seal,
銕道人　　-　Tetsudōjin

Tomioka Tessai 冨岡鐵斎　1836-1926
Japanese painter and calligrapher

With regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: A strange guy with calligraphy
Posted By: Marta Sat, May 30, 2020
Many thanks Mr. Nagy. So "shinigami" is a depiction of Death. Is it not an Arhat? I have seen other paintings by Tomioka Tessai; the seals and signature match, but the style looks quite different. Thanks again and best regards.
Marta

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