Hokusai Poet Sojo Henjo Seated Monk Japanese Calligraphy Art Poster
Hokusai’s portrait of the poet-monk Sojo Henjo in flowing red robes beneath his poem’s calligraphy. Sacred and serene ukiyo-e portraiture.
Description
This Hokusai woodblock print depicts Sojo Henjo, the ninth-century poet-monk, seated in deep contemplation in vivid red robes, with the calligraphy of his famous poem above. From the series illustrating the One Hundred Poems, it pairs portraiture with poetry in a single harmonious sheet. It brings a meditative presence to studies, libraries, and spiritual spaces, and is a meaningful gift for poetry lovers and students of Japanese literature.
