Untitled
The Met
Artist: Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章(Japanese, 1726–1792)
Date: 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 28 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (72.4 x 31.8 cm)
Credit Line: Charles Stewart Smith Collection, Gift of Mrs. Charles Stewart Smith, Charles Stewart Smith Jr., and Howard Caswell Smith, in memory of Charles Stewart Smith, 1914
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A figure in a light blue kimono with long black hair, holding a white fan
Detailed Description
A vertical painting depicts a single figure positioned in the lower half of the frame, with their head tilted downwards. The figure has pale skin and very long, straight black hair that falls over their shoulders and down their back. They are dressed in an elaborate light blue kimono adorned with a repeating pattern of small, light-colored flowers. The kimono features a reddish-brown trim along the edges and a prominent red undergarment or sash visible beneath the outer layers. The wide sleeves and lower portion of the kimono trail to the left, revealing multiple layers of fabric, including a section with a dark, wavy pattern and more red fabric. The figure's right hand, partially obscured, appears to hold a white fan decorated with a delicate, dark branch-like design. The background is a plain, light brown or tan color, showing subtle discoloration and darker spots. On the left side of the figure, above the trailing kimono, there is a vertical line of black text, below which is a small, indistinct red mark.
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