異国人交易図屏風|Foreign Merchants in Japanese Trade Port
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: early 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Six-panel folding screen; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 27 5/8 in. × 8 ft. 7 7/8 in. (70.2 × 263.8 cm) Overall: 33 in. × 9 ft. 1 in. (83.8 × 276.9 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1957
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Many people, buildings, trees, and a large boat in a wide, multi-panel scene
Detailed Description
A wide, multi-panel scene features many figures, buildings, trees, and a large boat, set against a muted, earthy background. The overall color palette is dominated by shades of brown and ochre, with figures wearing garments in contrasting colors such as red, blue, white, and green. Starting from the left, a large, dark rock formation with sparse, dark green trees at its top occupies the upper left corner. Below it, several figures are gathered, some standing and some seated. Two large, cage-like structures with rounded tops rest on the ground in the lower left. The scene progresses rightward, showing various groups of people. Some figures are seen near and inside buildings with dark, sloped roofs. Many individuals are seated on mats or low platforms, while others stand and interact. The ground features areas of light brown and sections with a dark, wavy, patterned texture, possibly representing water or decorative paving. Towards the right, a large, dark boat with a tall mast and a decorative, animal-like prow dominates the lower portion of the panels. Figures are visible on the boat and on the adjacent shore. In the upper right, more buildings with dark roofs house additional groups of people. Some are seated at tables or on mats, while others stand. The dark, wavy patterned ground continues in this section, extending towards the boat.
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