一の谷合戦図屏風|The Battle at Ichinotani, from The Tale of the Heike (Heike monogatari)
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: One of a pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, gold, and gold leaf on paper
Dimensions: 68 3/4 in. × 11 ft. 1 1/4 in. (174.6 × 338.5 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1989
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Black-and-white, multi-panel artwork of a sprawling battle with warriors, horses, buildings, and boats
Detailed Description
This wide, multi-panel artwork, rendered in black and white, depicts a vast and dynamic battle scene unfolding across land and water, featuring numerous figures, horses, and architectural structures. The composition is dense, with elements distributed across the entire horizontal expanse. On the far left, a large body of water, possibly a river or sea, occupies the lower portion, with several boats carrying figures. More figures are visible on the water's edge and in the water itself. Above this, a large, dark, cloud-like formation stretches across the upper left. Moving towards the center, a swirling mass of warriors, many mounted on horses, are engaged in combat. These figures are depicted in active poses, some wielding weapons, and are interspersed with lighter, cloud-like shapes. In the central and right-central panels, a complex of multi-story buildings with distinct roofs and walls dominates the landscape. This structure appears to be a large estate or palace, with courtyards and interior spaces visible. Numerous figures are positioned within and around these buildings, some actively participating in the conflict, while others appear to be observing or reacting. The battle continues to the far right, with more warriors on horseback and on foot. In the upper right background, mountains or hills are partially visible, framed by additional cloud formations. The artwork utilizes a range of tones to differentiate elements, with darker areas for land, water, and some structures, contrasting with lighter tones for clouds and many of the figures.
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