Untitled
The Met
Artist: Jakusai 寂済(Japanese, 1348–1424)
Date: late 14th–15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 36 5/16 × 15 5/16 in. (92.2 × 38.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 72 3/8 × 21 5/8 in. (183.8 × 54.9 cm) Overall with knobs: 72 3/8 × 23 3/8 in. (183.8 × 59.4 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A central figure with white hair sits, flanked by two smaller figures, against a dark mountain landscape
Detailed Description
The artwork is a vertical painting with a dark, muted color palette, framed by patterned borders. In the upper portion, dark, stylized mountains with hints of green and brown rise, topped by several white, cloud-like formations. The central and largest figure is seated, facing slightly towards the right. This figure has a prominent mass of white, shaggy hair or fur around their head and shoulders. They wear a layered garment, including a blue and white patterned tunic over a reddish-brown robe. Their right hand holds a long, slender staff vertically, resting on the ground. Their feet, adorned with what appear to be clogs or sandals, are visible at the bottom of their robes. At the feet of the central figure, two smaller, distinct figures are positioned. To the left, a green-skinned figure kneels, holding a small, dark object. To the right, a red-skinned figure lies or crouches on the ground, with a staff-like object nearby. The ground beneath these figures is dark, with subtle suggestions of blue and green, possibly depicting water or rocky terrain. The overall background is a deep brown.
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