曲技図巻|Acrobats
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 1800s
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 10 9/16 in. × 10 ft. 7 1/8 in. (26.8 × 322.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Henry J. Bernheim, 1945
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Several figures perform acrobatics on tall poles and ladders, beneath a large red umbrella
Detailed Description
The image is a horizontal, light-toned print depicting multiple figures performing various acrobatic feats against a plain, textured background. The composition is arranged with several vertical elements, including poles and ladders, around which the figures are positioned. On the left side, two tall, slender poles rise vertically. On the leftmost pole, a figure dressed in a red and black patterned garment hangs upside down by one leg. Below them, another figure in a yellow and red patterned outfit lies horizontally across the pole, supported by their torso. To the right of this, on a separate pole, a figure in a red and black patterned costume stands on one leg on a small, square platform, holding a red fan with a white center. Above them, another figure in a blue and red patterned garment is suspended horizontally from a pole, holding a red fan. In the central area, a tall, narrow structure composed of four parallel ladders stands upright. At the very top, a figure in a red and black garment balances on a small platform. Below the ladders, a figure in a dark robe with red trim kneels on the ground, holding a red and white fan. To the right of the ladders, vertical text is visible, which reads: "ほせのき水くぐり やまんくつろくふりてふらんそふり". Further to the right, two more vertical poles are present. On the left of these two, a figure in a red and black patterned outfit hangs upside down from a pole. On the right, another figure in a red and black patterned garment is also suspended upside down from a pole. Below these acrobats, a large, ornate red umbrella-like structure is suspended. It features a decorative gold and black border with circular medallions, each containing a character. Small lanterns and garlands of pink flowers hang from its rim. To the far right, a figure in a white robe-like garment with red accents and a wide, flat hat stands, holding a circular object.
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