Untitled
The Met
Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige(Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1797–1858 Tokyo (Edo))
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Matted painting; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 12 3/16 in. (21.0 x 30.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Francis Lathrop, 1908
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Grayscale image of sailboats on water near mountains, partially framed by a large architectural structure
Detailed Description
The image displays a rectangular artwork, presented in grayscale, within a decorative border. The artwork itself depicts a wide expanse of water, likely a sea or large lake, occupying the lower and central portions of the scene. In the distance, a chain of low, rounded mountains or hills stretches across the horizon, with a faint, conical peak visible further back. Two sailboats are on the water; one is positioned towards the left, featuring a triangular sail, while another is more centrally located with a fuller, rounded sail. Small ripples or waves are indicated on the water's surface. A large, light-toned architectural structure dominates the right side of the artwork, extending from the top right corner diagonally downwards and towards the left. This structure appears to be a bridge or a large pier, with multiple horizontal lines suggesting railings or steps along its length. It partially obscures the distant land and the water below it. To the right of this structure, vertically oriented calligraphic text is present, followed by a small, dark, rectangular seal or stamp. The entire artwork is enclosed by a wide, patterned border featuring a repeating floral or cloud-like motif. The border has mitered corners.
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