Untitled
The Met
Artist: Okamoto Toyohiko(1773–1845)
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 43 x 16 1/2 in. (109.2 x 41.9 cm)
Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A grey monkey on a tree branch looks up at a small winged insect
Detailed Description
A vertical ink painting depicts a monkey perched on a tree branch, looking upwards. The background is a light, neutral tone. The monkey, rendered in shades of grey and white with subtle reddish-pink accents around its eyes and nose, is positioned in the lower-middle section of the painting. It is in a crouching posture, with its body angled slightly upwards and to the left, its gaze directed towards a small, dark insect with wings, possibly a fly, located in the upper left quadrant. The tree branch, thick and gnarled, is painted in varying shades of grey and brown. Sparse green foliage, resembling small leaves or ivy, is visible along the branch, particularly near the monkey's feet. In the lower left, a more substantial cluster of dark green, feathery foliage, similar to pine or cypress needles, extends from a partially visible branch. Another delicate branch with similar foliage extends from the upper right corner, curving downwards. The upper portion of the painting is largely empty space. In the lower right corner, there is a vertical inscription of characters in black ink, followed by a red square seal.
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