Wave and Rising Sun, Unknown Artist, possibly 17th-18th century

Unknown Artist

Wave and Rising Sun

possibly 17th-18th century · Painting

Can I see it?

Not on view at present

Where is “Wave and Rising Sun” now? Collection: Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.

Harvard Art Museums

Cambridge, United States

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

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In this state since
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The museum

About the painting

A cresting wave rendered in strokes of black ink rises up above the water’s surface before the faint silhouette of a red sun. The background is plain and unembellished. A tiny signature and seal appears at the lower left of this very simple composition.

Harvard Art Museums

Details

Accession number
2013.54

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Sources

On view at Harvard Art Museums

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