Untitled
The Met
Artist: Tawaraya Sōtatsu(Japanese, ca. 1570–ca. 1640)
Date: 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 35 in. × 17 1/4 in. (88.9 × 43.8 cm) Overall with mounting: 70 1/2 × 23 1/8 in. (179.1 × 58.7 cm) Overall with knobs: 70 1/2 × 24 3/4 in. (179.1 × 62.9 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Vertical scroll painting: white and pink flowers, green leaves, light background, blue patterned border
Detailed Description
The image is a vertical scroll painting featuring a botanical subject. A tall plant with multiple large, light-colored flowers and numerous leaves dominates the central portion of the scroll. The flowers are predominantly white with subtle hints of light pink in their centers, and they appear to have delicate, visible stamens. There are at least five prominent open blossoms, with several smaller buds visible among the foliage. The leaves are rendered in shades of grey-green, varying in tone, and are arranged along the stems and branches of the plant. The background of the painting is a plain, light beige or tan color, showing some signs of age and slight discoloration. The central painted area is bordered on the left and right by wide strips of dark blue fabric, which feature a repeating, subtle pattern of lighter blue circles or medallions. At the very top and bottom of the scroll, there are narrower horizontal strips of dark brown fabric with a gold, intricate pattern. In the lower right quadrant of the central painting, there is a vertical inscription in black characters, accompanied by a circular red seal.
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