Untitled
The Met
Artist: Katsushika Hokusai(Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo))
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 33 11/16 × 13 9/16 in. (85.5 × 34.5 cm) Overall with mounting: 59 1/2 × 16 15/16 in. (151.2 × 43 cm) Overall with knobs: 59 1/2 × 19 3/16 in. (151.2 × 48.7 cm)
Credit Line: Seymour Fund, 1959
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two elaborately dressed figures, one standing with a polearm, one seated, on a scroll
Detailed Description
A vertical scroll painting depicts two elaborately dressed figures against a plain, light brown background. The top and bottom edges feature a decorative border with a repeating gold and dark gray floral or cloud pattern. On the left, a standing figure holds a tall polearm with a long, pointed silver blade. A red tassel hangs from a chain attached to the polearm just below the blade. This figure wears a red, turban-style hat, a light teal robe with dark trim, and a prominent white, fluffy collar. A large white beard and mustache obscure much of their face, revealing only a reddish complexion. Their attire includes patterned trousers and dark boots. To the right, a seated figure is depicted with a distinct red face and a long, dark beard. This figure wears an ornate green and yellow patterned robe, possibly with a floral motif, and a large, elaborate headpiece that extends behind their head. They appear to be seated on a simple, dark-colored chair. A small red seal and some faint dark text are visible near the bottom right corner of the seated figure.
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