十三仏図大津絵|Ōtsu-e of Thirteen Buddhist Deities
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and woodblock print on paper
Dimensions: Image: 13 1/4 x 6 7/8 in. (33.7 x 17.5 cm) Overall: 22 1/2 x 10 7/8 in. (57.2 x 27.6 cm)
Credit Line: The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Vertical scroll painting of thirteen seated figures in rows, one larger at the top
Detailed Description
The artwork is a vertical scroll painting featuring thirteen seated figures arranged in a grid-like composition on a reddish-brown ground. The figures are primarily rendered with dark outlines and washes of orange and reddish-brown, set against a background that shows signs of age and wear. A grey, textured border frames the main painted area on the left and right sides, with a thin red band at the very top edge of the central panel. At the top of the central panel, a single, slightly larger figure is positioned centrally. This figure is depicted with a dark outline, an orange-colored body, and a dark halo. Above this figure, a decorative element, possibly a canopy or shrine, is visible in shades of orange and dark brown, showing some areas of fading or damage. Below the top figure, twelve additional figures are arranged in four rows, with three figures in each row. Each of these figures is seated in a meditative posture, with hands typically clasped or resting in their lap. They possess simple, stylized facial features, often with closed or downcast eyes. Each figure is encircled by a dark, often double-lined, halo or aura, and rests upon a dark, cloud-like or lotus-like base, which occasionally incorporates reddish-brown accents. The figures in each row are generally evenly spaced. The figure in the bottom right corner of the last row appears partially obscured or unfinished, with only the lower body and base clearly visible, and a large, irregular orange area extending from its lower section. The overall aesthetic of the painting is characterized by its stylized and somewhat simplified forms.
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