尾形乾山筆 定家詠十二ヶ月和歌 花鳥図 『拾遺愚草』 より四月|“Fourth Month” from Fujiwara no Teika’s “Birds and Flowers of the Twelve Months”
The Met
Artist: Ogata Kenzan(Japanese, 1663–1743)
Date: 1743
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 6 5/16 x 8 15/16 in. (16 x 22.7 cm) Overall with mounting: 43 1/4 x 19 in. (109.9 x 48.3 cm) Overall with knobs: 43 1/4 x 20 5/8 in. (109.9 x 52.4 cm)
Credit Line: The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Flowering plant on a fence, with a bird, cloud-like shapes, and extensive calligraphy
Detailed Description
The artwork is a horizontal rectangular painting on a light brown, textured surface, possibly aged paper. The composition is divided horizontally by a subtle line across the middle. In the upper half, several dark grey, amorphous shapes, resembling clouds, are scattered. A small white bird with dark markings on its wings is depicted in flight in the upper right quadrant, positioned above a large, dark calligraphic character. Throughout the upper and middle sections, numerous lines of black calligraphy are written, some appearing faded, others more distinct. These characters are arranged both vertically and horizontally, covering much of the background. In the lower left quadrant, a dark brown fence is depicted, consisting of several vertical posts and horizontal rails. A plant with vibrant green leaves and clusters of small white flowers grows over and behind this fence. The plant's branches extend upwards and to the right, with the white flowers concentrated in the mid-left area. The lower right portion of the painting features more faded calligraphy. A small, square red seal with dark, illegible characters is visible in the bottom right corner. The overall color palette is muted, dominated by browns, greys, and the green and white of the plant.
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