Untitled
The Met
Artist: Katsushika Hokusai(Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo))
Date: dated 1790
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 12 3/4 x 22 1/2 in. (32.4 x 57.2 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 large, muscular figure raises a club over a smaller, blue-skinned figure
Detailed Description
A vertical image depicts two figures against a plain, light brown background, framed by decorative borders. The top and bottom borders are narrow, light-colored strips with a repeating pattern. The wider side borders are dark green with a swirling, cloud-like motif. The upper figure is large and muscular, with light-toned skin, dark hair, and a dark beard. Their mouth is set in a firm line. This figure wears dark, layered clothing adorned with red tassels. They are shown in mid-action, holding a long, light-colored club or staff high above their head. Their feet, clad in what appear to be sandals or boots, are visible. Below and slightly to the right, a smaller, blue-skinned figure is depicted in a crouched or fallen position, looking upwards towards the larger figure. This smaller figure has orange-brown hair and a beard, with eyes wide and an open mouth. They have claw-like hands and feet. They are dressed in a red garment with black and white accents, also featuring red tassels.
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