明窓筆 虎図|Tiger
The Met
Artist: Meisō(Japanese, active early 18th century)
Date: early 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 30 5/8 x 13 3/8 in. (77.8 x 34 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 1986
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An ink painting on a vertical scroll depicts a crouching tiger with calligraphy at the top
Detailed Description
A vertical ink painting on a light gray-tan paper scroll features a tiger in the lower half and calligraphy in the upper half, framed by a gold patterned border. The tiger, rendered in varying shades of black and gray ink, is depicted in a crouching posture, with its head turned to the left and its mouth slightly open, revealing teeth. Its body is covered in distinct black stripes, and its four paws, each with visible claws, are firmly planted on the ground. The tail curves upwards and then to the right, ending in a slight curl. Above the tiger, in the upper portion of the scroll, are several columns of black calligraphic characters. Two red square seals are visible within and below the calligraphy, one larger and one smaller. The background of the painting is a plain, light gray-tan.
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