Untitled
The Met
Artist: Teisai Hokuba(Japanese, 1771–1844)
Date: 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: 29 x 10 3/4 in. (73.7 x 27.3 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 figure in dark robes leans over a light object in a snowy, icy landscape
Detailed Description
A vertical painting depicts a single figure in a winter landscape. The central figure, positioned in the lower half, is shown in profile, facing right, with their body angled forward and down. They wear a dark, possibly black, hooded garment that covers their head and body, leaving only their pale face visible. A band of red fabric is visible around their waist or lower torso, and hints of blue and red appear at their feet. The figure's arms are bent, and their hands are obscured by the dark sleeves. They appear to be leaning or pushing against a large, light-colored object, possibly a boat or a sled, which occupies the lower right foreground and extends diagonally upwards. The background depicts a vast, muted landscape with undulating lines suggesting snow-covered ground or ice. In the middle distance, a body of water or frozen expanse is visible, with faint, indistinct shapes along its far bank. The upper portion of the painting is a plain, light brown or beige color, suggesting an empty sky or a blank space. The overall color palette is dominated by earthy browns and yellows, contrasting with the dark figure and the pale snow.
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