芦雁図|Reeds and Geese
The Met
Artist: Tesshū Tokusai(Japanese, died 1366)
Date: dated 11th month, 1343
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: One of a pair of hanging scrolls; ink on silk
Dimensions: Image: 43 7/16 x 17 5/16 in. (110.4 x 44 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Mrs. Jackson Burke Gift, 1977
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Dark birds flying and gathered near sparse reeds on a muted brown background
Detailed Description
A vertical scroll painting, rendered in muted brown and sepia tones, depicts a scene with numerous birds and sparse reeds. The upper third of the painting features a flock of seven dark-colored birds in flight, arranged in a loose V-shape, with some positioned slightly higher than others. Their wings are spread, and their bodies are depicted with simple, dark brushstrokes against the lighter background. Below this, in the middle section, a cluster of approximately ten birds is gathered on what appears to be a bank or shallow water, positioned towards the right side. These birds are standing upright, some with their heads raised, and are also rendered in dark ink. To their right, a sparse grouping of thin, dark reeds extends upwards. Further down, in the lower third of the painting, another smaller group of about five birds is visible, appearing to be in water or on a lower bank. The background throughout the painting is a uniform, light brown, with subtle variations in tone that hint at ground and water.
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