Untitled
The Met
Artist: Mori Sosen(Japanese, 1747–1821)
Date: late 18th century–before 1807
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Diptych of hanging scrolls; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Each: 26 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (67.9 x 15.9 cm)
Credit Line: Charles Stewart Smith Collection, Gift of Mrs. Charles Stewart Smith, Charles Stewart Smith Jr., and Howard Caswell Smith, in memory of Charles Stewart Smith, 1914
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two hanging scrolls with paintings of brown monkeys on light paper, framed by patterned fabric
Detailed Description
Two vertical hanging scrolls are displayed side-by-side against a light grey wall. Each scroll is composed of several sections of fabric. The top and bottom sections of both scrolls are a light beige fabric with a subtle, repeating floral pattern. The middle section of each scroll is a darker brown fabric with a more prominent gold floral pattern, framing a central rectangular panel of plain, light tan paper where the artwork is painted. White cylindrical rollers are visible at the very bottom of each scroll.The left scroll's central panel features two monkeys. A larger monkey is positioned on the left, facing right, with its body slightly hunched. A smaller monkey is to its right, slightly behind, also facing right. Both monkeys have brown fur and pinkish faces. Small red text or a seal is visible in the upper right corner of this painting panel.The right scroll's central panel features a single larger monkey in the upper portion, facing right, with brown fur and a pinkish face, depicted in a dynamic, possibly jumping or running pose. Below this monkey, towards the bottom of the panel, is a stylized black and white object with red and gold accents, resembling a curled-up animal or mythical creature with a prominent, curled tail. Small red text or a seal is also visible in the upper right corner of this painting panel.Both scrolls are suspended from thin wires attached to silver hooks at their top edges.
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