葛飾北斎筆 鶏と木材鶏図|Album of Sketches by Katsushika Hokusai and His Disciples
The Met
Artist: Katsushika Hokusai(Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo))
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album of ninety-seven leaves; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Each leaf: 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (39.4 x 26.7 cm)
Credit Line: Charles Stewart Smith Collection, Gift of Mrs. Charles Stewart Smith, Charles Stewart Smith Jr., and Howard Caswell Smith, in memory of Charles Stewart Smith, 1914
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A standing figure in dark robes holds branches over a grimacing figure lying on the ground
Detailed Description
The artwork is a vertical rectangular painting depicting two figures on a light, off-white background. A tall, slender figure stands centrally, facing forward, with a slight turn to the left. This figure wears long, flowing dark robes, possibly black or dark gray, with wide sleeves. A light-colored undergarment is visible at the neck and chest, featuring a stylized gold or yellow pattern. The lower hem of the dark robes also has a gold or yellow wavy pattern. The standing figure has a light-skinned face with a thin mustache and a small beard, narrow eyes, and a thin mouth. A dark, rectangular cap or headdress sits atop their head. In their hands, held at chest level, is a bundle of bare branches with small, dark buds or leaves. A white, lantern-like object with dark markings hangs from the figure's right hip. At the lower left, a second figure lies prone on their back, with their head turned towards the left edge of the frame. This figure has light skin, dark hair tied in a topknot, and a face with furrowed brows and an open mouth. They appear to be wearing a simple, light-colored garment, or are partially unclothed. The dark robes of the standing figure extend over a portion of the prone figure's body. The background is a plain, light color, with some subtle, lighter washes behind the standing figure.
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