Untitled
The Met
Artist: Soga Chokuan(Japanese, active ca. 1596–1615)
Date: probably 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Six-panel folding screen; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image (each panel): 50 1/4 × 21 3/8 in. (127.6 × 54.3 cm)
Credit Line: Charles Stewart Smith Collection, Gift of Mrs. Charles Stewart Smith, Charles Stewart Smith Jr., and Howard Caswell Smith, in memory of Charles Stewart Smith, 1914
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Six birds of prey, possibly falcons, perch on wooden stands across a six-panel screen
Detailed Description
A six-panel screen painting depicts six birds of prey, each on its own wooden perch, against a plain gold background. The panels are arranged horizontally, with each bird occupying a single panel. From left to right: The first bird faces right, with its head lowered and its feathers appearing ruffled. A red rope is tied to its perch. The second bird faces left, with its head held high and its feathers sleek. A white rope is attached to its perch. The third bird faces right, also with sleek feathers and its head held high. An orange rope hangs from its perch. The fourth bird faces left, with its wings slightly spread and its head turned upwards. A blue and white chain-like tether is visible on its perch. The fifth bird faces left, with its head turned sharply backward over its shoulder, and its feathers appear somewhat ruffled. A green rope is tied to its perch. The sixth and final bird faces right, with its wings slightly spread and its head held high. A green rope also hangs from its perch. All birds are rendered with brown, white, and black plumage, showing detailed feather patterns. The wooden perches are simple, unadorned structures, and the gold background is uniform across all panels.
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