The Demon Queller Zhong Kui (Shoki)
Artist
Hakuin Ekaku
(Japanese, 1685 - 1768)
Place of OriginJapan
CultureJapanese
MaterialsInk on paper
DimensionsH. 51 3/8 in x W. 22 1/8 in, H. 130.5 cm x W. 56.2 cm (image); H. 79 7/8 in x W. 29 1/4 in, H. 202.9 cm x W. 74.3 cm (overall)
Credit LineGift from The Collection of George Gund III
Object number2016.68
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewSignedSealed: "Hakuin, Ekaku", and another seal unread
InscribedInscribed: "Shoki daijin osoroshiki ashi de oni o tazunete achi kochi sorosoro to agaki mesaruzo" (The great minister Shoki and his fearsome feat, when he calls on the devils hither and yonder, they struggle in trepidation)
Provenance StatementLeighton R. Longhi, New York NY, until 1992; sold to George Gund III, December 14, 1992; donated to AAM by Estate of George Gund III in 2016.
Fūgai Ekun
approx. 1800-1850
approx. 1800-1850
Hakuin Ekaku
