Untitled
The Met
Artist: Nishiyama Hōen(Japanese, 1807–1867)
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 39 5/16 x 16 1/8 in. (99.8 x 41 cm)
Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A long, curving branch with white flowers and dark leaves extends over water with small fish
Detailed Description
In black and white tones, a long, curving branch of a flowering plant extends over a body of water. The branch originates from the upper right corner, curves downwards towards the left, then sweeps back to the right, terminating near the bottom. Along the branch are several large, round, light-toned flowers, appearing fully bloomed, interspersed with numerous small, dark, distinct leaves. The leaves are rendered with solid dark ink, contrasting with the lighter flowers. At the very bottom, a horizontal band of water contains several small, light-toned fish swimming horizontally. Near the bottom right, above the water, are small, dark, square-like markings, possibly a mark or symbol. The central area has a light, uniform background, framed by a dark border with a repeating circular pattern.
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