Statue of Shigeyuki Minamoto (Thirty-six poems in the upper tatami version)

The Thirty-six Immortal Poets, or Thirty-six Immortal Poets, were highly revered poets selected by Fujiwara no Kinto. They were highly respected in the art of waka poetry, and portraits of them were already being produced as early as the 12th century. Like the Satake-bon Thirty-six Immortal Poets Scroll, this painting is a fragment of a picture scroll. It is called the "Utatami-bon" because the poets are depicted seated on a tatami mat. Compared to the Satake-bon, which depicts only people, the Utatami-bon is constrained by the requirement that the poets sit on a single tatami mat, giving it a somewhat cramped appearance. However, this format continues the more ancient tradition of immortal poet painting, creating a sense of stability throughout the painting. The gentle strokes in the lines give the painting a calm and gentle impression. The meticulous attention to detail and superb descriptive ability make this painting a work of a master of portraiture from the Kamakura period.
(hymn)
Junior Fifth Rank, Shigeyuki, Shigeyuki, Shigeyuki
Prime Minister Kanetada's third son
When did the white snow of Yoshinoyama Mine come?
This morning the sky is hazy and spring is shining