Untitled
The Met
Artist: Tsubaki Chinzan(Japanese, 1801–1854)
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 65 7/8 x 33 1/4 in. (167.3 x 84.4 cm)
Credit Line: The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large bird with spread wings perches on a gnarled branch with red berries, a small bird flying
Detailed Description
A vertical composition features a pale, muted background that transitions from a slightly darker tone at the bottom to a lighter, almost white tone at the top. The overall color palette is subtle, dominated by shades of grey, white, and pale beige. In the upper-left quadrant, a small bird is depicted in mid-flight, its wings extended. This bird has a striped or mottled pattern of dark grey and light grey on its back and wings, with a lighter underside. Its beak is open, and its tail feathers are long and split. It flies horizontally, facing towards the right. Below and slightly to the right of the center, a larger bird is perched on a thick, gnarled branch. This bird is rendered with intricate detail, showing individual feathers in shades of white and various greys, creating a textured appearance. Its wings are partially spread and raised, appearing as if in motion. Its head is turned slightly to the left, and its body faces mostly right. The branch it rests on is dark brown and extends from the lower-left, curving upwards and to the right. Small clusters of red berries and sparse green leaves are visible on this branch, particularly to the left of the bird. To the right of the perched bird, several tall, slender stalks of a plant, possibly bamboo or reeds, rise vertically. These stalks have long, narrow leaves that are depicted in light grey and white, almost blending into the pale background. The two birds are positioned at different heights and in different states of action. In the lower-left corner, a small, square red seal with two dark characters is visible.
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