Untitled
The Met
Artist: Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章(Japanese, 1726–1792)
Date: 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 38 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. (98.4 x 21 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
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A vertical scroll painting of a woman in a red and green kimono holding a white object
Detailed Description
A long, vertical scroll is depicted, mounted against a light, textured background. The scroll features a central rectangular painting framed by a black border. Above and below this central image, the scroll is made of a light beige fabric with a repeating pattern of stylized flowers and geometric motifs. Two dark, narrow fabric straps hang at the very top of the scroll. The bottom of the scroll terminates in a light wooden roller. The painting within the central frame depicts a standing woman, positioned slightly to the left of the center. She faces towards the left, with her head tilted downwards, appearing to look at a long, curved white object she holds with both hands. Her skin is pale. She wears a layered kimono; the outer layer is predominantly red with white trim along the collar and sleeves. This red layer is adorned with patterns of light green and light blue shapes, possibly leaves or abstract designs, accented with darker lines. An inner layer, visible at the sleeves and hem, is a lighter green with similar patterns. Her dark hair is styled in an elaborate bun, and she wears a small, dark, possibly black, hat or hair ornament on top of her head. The background of the painting is a plain, light beige color. At the bottom right corner of the painted area, a small, red, stylized mark is visible.
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