Untitled
The Met
Artist: Yosa Buson(Japanese, 1716–1783)
Date: 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 40 1/4 x 20 5/16 in. (102.2 x 51.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Robert Pollak, 1954
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Seated figure in a kimono with long dark hair, next to an incense burner, with calligraphy above
Detailed Description
The artwork is a vertical scroll on light-colored paper, framed by decorative borders at the top and bottom. The top border features a repeating pattern of dark green or blue-green circular motifs on a lighter background. Below this, in the upper left quadrant, is a section of black ink calligraphy arranged in several vertical lines. The main text, from right to left, reads: "白ひあひるね / もしらすきの九 / 等雨のちく / そのうつる". To the left of this main text, a shorter vertical line of calligraphy is visible, followed by a small red rectangular seal and another smaller, square red seal. Below the calligraphy, occupying the lower half of the scroll, is a depiction of a seated figure. The figure is positioned slightly to the right of the vertical center, facing towards the left with their head gently bowed. They have long, straight dark hair that extends down their back. Their face is light-skinned with simple, delicate features. The figure wears a kimono with a light, possibly cream or pale yellow, background. The kimono is adorned with broad, horizontal brushstrokes of gray and scattered, stylized orange leaf-like shapes. A reddish-pink garment is visible at the neckline and across the chest. The figure's hands are not clearly visible, appearing to be tucked within the sleeves or against their body. To the left of the seated figure, a small, dark object, possibly an incense burner, rests on a small, red, four-legged stand. A thin, dark, wavy line of smoke rises vertically from the object. The bottom of the scroll features a decorative border identical to the one at the top.
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