Who created "The Four Accomplishments"?

The Four Accomplishments was created by Kano Shōei (Japanese, 1519–1592) in late 1500s–early 1600s.

When was "The Four Accomplishments" created?

This artwork was created late 1500s–early 1600s.

What medium is "The Four Accomplishments"?

The Four Accomplishments is One of a pair of six-panel folding screens; ink and slight color on paper.

Is "The Four Accomplishments" in the public domain?

Yes, The Four Accomplishments is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Four Accomplishments

Kano Shōei (Japanese, 1519–1592)

late 1500s–early 1600s

Medium

One of a pair of six-panel folding screens; ink and slight color on paper

Dimensions

painting: 153 × 358.6 cm · mounted: 174 × 378.5 cm

Classification

Painting

Department

Japanese Art

Museum

Cleveland Museum of Art

Credit

John L. Severance Fund

Accession Number

1979.46.1

Tags

male

About this artwork

This is one of a pair of screens that shows a group of elite Chinese gentlemen and their servants in the countryside. One man looks on as two of his companions play a board game. Nearby is a table set with a selection of books and a qin, a type of stringed instrument, still wrapped in its cloth case, waiting to be played. The mood is one of enjoyment balanced with formality. Historically, playing the qin or qi (a game similar to chess called go in Japan), and practicing or admiring calligraphy w...

The Four Accomplishments

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