明 佚名 貍奴芭蕉圖 冊頁|Frolicking Kittens under a Banana Tree
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: 15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 9 1/2 x 9 5/8 in. (24.1 x 24.4 cm)
Credit Line: Edward Elliott Family Collection, Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1982
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Three light-colored cats among large green-leafed plants on a muted brown background
Detailed Description
A painting on a muted brown ground depicts three light-colored cats among large-leafed plants. The left half of the composition is dominated by a cluster of tall plants with broad, elongated green leaves, outlined in a darker green. Partially obscured behind the central large plant, two light-colored cats are visible. The upper cat's head and upper body are seen, with distinct red eyes, looking towards the viewer. Below and to its left, a second cat's head is visible, also looking forward. Smaller versions of these plants are scattered around the base of the larger ones. The right side of the painting is largely open, featuring the same muted brown background. In the lower right corner, a third light-colored cat is depicted lying down, facing left, with its head slightly raised. Below this cat, a square red seal impression is visible. The overall color palette is subdued, with dominant muted browns, varying shades of green for the foliage, and light cream/white for the cats.
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