Untitled
The Met
Artist: Hishikawa Moronobu 菱川師宣(Japanese, 1618–1694)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Matted painting; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Overall: 25 5/8 x 12 13/16 in. (65.1 x 32.5 cm) Image: 23 7/16 x 11 3/8 in. (59.5 x 28.9 cm) Mat: 29 3/8 x 17 1/4 in. (74.6 x 43.8 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A standing figure in an elaborate robe with dragon and wave patterns, in black and white
Detailed Description
A vertical, black and white artwork depicts a full-length standing figure, positioned slightly right of center and facing left with a downward-tilted head. The figure's light-toned skin contrasts with dark hair styled upwards, featuring a white band and an elongated bun. The face is smooth, with downcast eyes, a small nose, and a small mouth. The figure wears a voluminous robe, predominantly dark with intricate light-toned patterns. These patterns include large, detailed dragons with scales and claws, intertwined with swirling wave-like motifs that cover the wide sleeves and the lower portion of the garment. A dark sash or undergarment is visible at the waist. The right hand is visible, holding a long, narrow, light-toned object, possibly a fan or scroll, which extends downwards. The robe drapes to the floor, obscuring the feet. The background is a plain, light-toned surface with some visible texture. A dark, patterned border frames the artwork on the left, top, and right sides. Vertical text, appearing to be an inscription, is visible on the right side of the figure, near the waist, with a small, square seal below it.
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