Threads of Gold, mid 19th century, K?no Tett?, Japanese, 1825 - 1867, 53 11/16 ¡Ñ 21 1/2 in. (136.37 ¡Ñ 54.61 cm) (image)73 3/16 ¡Ñ 24 5/8 in. (185.9 ¡Ñ 62.55 cm) (mount, without roller), Ink on paper, Japan, 19th century, K?no Tett? studied Chinese poetry under the prominent poet Yanagawa Seigan (1782¡V1858). Later, Tett? opened a school and published two volumes of his work, before dying at forty-three years of age. His verse celebrating nature, appearing on this scroll, remains well-known today. Tett?¡¦s forceful style of writing, characterized by angular thrusts, thick, blunt-tipped horizontal strokes, and thin vertical strokes, recalls that of his teacher, and seems somewhat at odds with this lyrical poem.