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Minneapolis Institute of Art
Shō-Kannon

Shō-Kannon, Suzuki Kiitsu, first half 19th century

SSuzuki KiitsuJapanese, 1796–1858

Shō-Kannon

first half 19th century · Painting

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Minneapolis Institute of Art

Minneapolis, United States

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

Checked: 3 days ago
In this state since: Sep 25, 2026
Source: The museum

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About the painting

Shō-Kannon represents the primary form of the bodhisattva of compassion. Seated on a lotus blossom, he holds a lotus bud in his left hand and his right hand forms a mudrā across his chest. Encircling Kannon’s head and torso is a moon-like halo set against a deep blue sky that recalls Kiitsu’s Moon and Waves, also in this exhibition.

Kiitsu was part of the Rinpa school revival in Edo, which was led by his teacher, Sakai Hōitsu. Though the primary motifs of Rinpa painting are scenes from nature and classical literature, Kiitsu deftly applies the school’s graphic style to Buddhist iconography.

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Particulars

Accession number: 2013.31.33

In the catalog

Paintings Ink Japanese painting Rinpa Japan

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Minneapolis Institute of Art
Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — public domain

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