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DiaporamaTwo Waka Verses about Old Age
42.0 x 29.0 cm
Fukuoka Art Museum
“Although only my heart is young How envious I am of my youthful body The cuckoo bird sounds noisy to my aging ear Reminiscing the first cuckoo bird heard singing in spring.” (Excerpt)There are two waka poem verses written by Takuan Soho about himself in an aging state of life. It is considered to have been written in his last year before his death, at the age of seventy three. They were written in December. In the midst of cold winter, the state of “Oiraku” (facing aging) is supremely emanated in the graceful expression in this poem.
takuan sōhō (沢庵 宗彭) (1573 – 1645)
Explore the life & legacy of Takuan Sōhō (1573-1645), a pivotal Rinzai Zen Buddhist monk renowned for calligraphy, poetry, tea ceremony & credited with inventing takuan pickled radish. Discover his impact on Japanese culture.
Fukuoka Art Museum (Fukuoka, Japan)
Explore Fukuoka Art Museum's captivating collection featuring Dalí & Japanese masters alongside the innovative Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale – bridging East meets West in Kyushu’s serene Ohori Park.
About this artwork
- Title: Two Waka Verses about Old Age
- Artist: takuan sōhō (沢庵 宗彭)
- Original dimensions: 42.0 x 29.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Fukuoka Art Museum
- Color palette: Monochrome
- Main color: Rosy Brown
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