Untitled
The Met
Artist: Tenshō Shūbun(Japanese, active 1414–before 1463)
Date: 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 25 13/16 × 12 3/16 in. (65.5 × 31 cm) Overall with mounting: 61 11/16 × 16 7/16 in. (156.7 × 41.8 cm) Overall with knobs: 61 11/16 × 18 1/4 in. (156.7 × 46.4 cm)
Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Monochrome image: two robed figures on rocks under trees, one tending vessels, one reclining
Detailed Description
This monochrome artwork depicts a scene with two figures seated on rocky terrain beneath trees. In the upper left, a tall, slender plant with sparse foliage rises vertically, alongside a more robust, gnarled tree with denser leaves, its branches extending horizontally. Below these trees, a dark, rugged cliff face forms a backdrop for the figures. On the left side of the rocky platform, one figure is seated, facing right. This figure, dressed in robes, appears to be attending to several small, rounded vessels placed on a low, flat surface or table. Their hands are near the vessels. To the right and slightly lower, a second figure is seated or reclining on a larger, flatter rock. This figure, also robed, faces left, looking towards the first figure and the vessels. The figure is seated or reclining, with one hand possibly holding an object or resting on their lap. The ground beneath the rocky platform is textured with short, dark strokes, suggesting grass or low vegetation. The overall palette consists of various shades of gray, from light washes in the background to darker, more defined lines for the figures and rocks, creating a sense of depth and form. The composition is vertical, with the figures occupying the lower-middle section of the image.
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