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波に扇面流し図屏風|Fans upon Waves by Unknown

波に扇面流し図屏風|Fans upon Waves

波に扇面流し図屏風|Fans upon Waves

The Met

Artist: Unknown

Date: mid-17th century

Department: Asian Art

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Six-panel folding screen; ink, color, and gold leaf on paper

Dimensions: 40 3/16 in. × 9 ft. 5 5/16 in. (102.1 × 287.8 cm)

Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929

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Brief Description

Scattered fans floating on stylized white and brown waves against a gold, multi-panel background

Detailed Description

This horizontal, multi-panel artwork shows stylized waves and scattered fans against a shimmering gold background. The piece is divided into six vertical panels, each contributing to the continuous scene. The upper portion of the panels is a rich, textured gold, appearing as gold leaf, with some areas showing a lighter, speckled brown-gold. The lower half is dominated by large, stylized waves, rendered in shades of white and light brown with darker brown outlines, creating a continuous, undulating pattern across the entire width. Several large fans are depicted, appearing to float on or be carried by the waves. On the far left, a dark, open fan with radiating spokes is partially submerged in a wave. Adjacent to it, a larger, partially folded fan in light brown features a prominent teal-green section and subtle white floral patterns. In the central-right area, another cluster of fans includes a dark, open fan, similar to the one on the left, partially obscured by a light brown fan. Below these, a partially folded fan in light brown displays green leaf motifs. Further to the right, a single dark, open fan is visible, with a small, irregular white shape floating above it. The fans vary in size and orientation, appearing to be in motion. The overall color palette is dominated by gold, browns, white, and subtle accents of teal-green and dark brown.

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