Untitled
The Met
Artist: Kano Kōi(Japanese, died 1636)
Date: early 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Triptych of hanging scrolls; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image (each): 46 9/16 × 19 1/8 in. (118.3 × 48.6 cm) Overall with mounting (each): 83 7/8 × 24 11/16 in. (213 × 62.7 cm) Overall with knobs (each): 83 7/8 × 26 11/16 in. (213 × 67.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin J. Levy, 1963
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Three hanging scrolls with ink wash landscapes, featuring mountains, figures in a boat, and pavilions
Detailed Description
Three vertical hanging scrolls are presented side-by-side against a dark background. Each scroll features a light beige paper panel with an ink wash painting, framed by a wide brown border. Above and below the brown border, the scrolls have light green fabric sections. Dark, patterned vertical strips with gold accents are visible at the top of each scroll, where they appear to be suspended. The overall color palette is monochromatic, utilizing various shades of grey and black ink on the beige paper. The brushwork appears delicate and detailed. The left scroll depicts a mountainous landscape. In the foreground, a detailed pavilion with a curved roof is nestled among trees on a rocky outcrop. A small figure is visible near the building. Distant mountains rise in the background, rendered with lighter ink washes, appearing to recede into the distance. The central scroll features a boat scene. Two figures are in a small, simple boat. The figure at the front, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, uses a long pole to propel the boat. The second figure is seated towards the back. To the right of the boat, tall, slender reeds or bamboo stalks extend upwards. The background is largely empty, appearing as open water. The right scroll also depicts a mountainous landscape. A pavilion-like structure is situated on a rocky formation, surrounded by trees. A single figure is seated on the rocks near the building. A faint waterfall or stream descends from the mountains in the background. The mountains are rendered with soft ink washes, similar to those in the left panel.
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