Untitled
The Met
Artist: Kano Shōun(1637–1702)
Date: 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Unmounted shikisi leaf; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 7 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. (18.4 × 16.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Estate of Samuel Isham, 1914
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A man in dark robes with a topknot and fan sits cross-legged on a light background
Detailed Description
A single figure, likely a man, is seated cross-legged and facing slightly to the right, looking forward. The figure occupies the lower central portion of the image. He wears a dark, wide-sleeved robe that covers most of his body, with lighter, possibly white or cream-colored, fabric visible underneath, forming the shape of his legs. His face is round with small, dark eyes, a small nose, and a small mouth, accompanied by a faint mustache. His hair is styled into a dark topknot, from which a thin, dark, vertical ornament extends upwards. In his right hand, which rests on his lap, he holds a closed fan. To the left of the figure, vertical script is visible, with a red square seal positioned below it. The background is a plain, uniform light tan or ochre color, showing some faint dark smudges and light, irregular cracks or abrasions across its surface, particularly in the upper and right areas.
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