Untitled
The Met
Artist: Nakabayashi Chikutō(Japanese, 1776–1853)
Date: ca. 1840
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: 51 3/4 x 23 11/16 in. (131.5 x 60.2 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
Four white birds perch on a snow-covered branch in a vertical painting with patterned borders
Detailed Description
This vertical scroll painting depicts a winter scene rendered primarily in shades of gray, white, and black, framed by decorative fabric borders. The central panel features four white birds, resembling egrets or cranes, perched on a thick, snow-covered tree branch. The branch extends diagonally from the lower left towards the upper right, with its dark, gnarled form visible beneath the white snow. Three of the birds are clustered together on the left side of the branch, facing left with their heads slightly lowered, appearing to be resting. The fourth bird stands slightly taller and to the right of this group, facing right with its head held high. Their bodies are depicted with soft white brushstrokes, contrasting with their slender dark legs and beaks. Above the birds, a bare tree trunk extends upwards, from which several thin, snow-laden branches curve gracefully downwards. The background is a light gray wash with subtle horizontal brushstrokes, creating a misty or snowy appearance. In the lower right quadrant of the central panel, there are three vertical lines of black text, which read "冲 浩 堂", followed by two red square seals. The main painting is bordered on the left and right by wide strips of fabric featuring a repeating pattern of light brown floral motifs and cloud-like shapes on a light gray background. Narrower, subtly patterned borders are present at the top and bottom.
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