Untitled
The Met
Artist: Sō Shizan(Japanese, 1733–1805)
Date: 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 36 1/4 × 13 5/8 in. (92.1 × 34.6 cm) Overall with mounting: 65 1/2 × 19 3/4 in. (166.4 × 50.2 cm) Overall with knobs: 65 1/2 × 22 1/2 in. (166.4 × 57.2 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
White, pink, red flowers, a hanging lantern, goldfish, and a small creature in a bowl
Detailed Description
Against a light brown background, a diverse array of flowers and other elements are depicted. The composition is framed by a light tan border with a repeating floral pattern and a thin blue border on the outermost edges. In the upper half, a dense cluster of flowers and branches dominates the left and center. White cherry blossoms with pink centers are scattered along dark branches in the upper left. Below them, large, full peonies in shades of white, light pink, and a deep reddish-pink are depicted. Smaller blue and white flowers are also visible among the foliage. On the right side, an elaborate, ornate structure resembling a hanging lantern or cage is depicted, adorned with blue tassels. Its intricate design is in gold and dark tones. Towards the lower right, a gnarled tree trunk with textured bark extends downwards. In the lower center, a hexagonal, light-colored bowl filled with water rests on a small, dark, intricately carved table with four legs. Inside the bowl, two goldfish, one orange and one white with orange markings, swim alongside a small, white, furry creature. A white butterfly with delicate wings hovers above the bowl. Small green plants and rocks are depicted at the very bottom of the scene. On the right side, near the tree trunk, a vertical inscription of characters in black ink is visible.
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