Untitled
The Met
Artist: Kobori Enshū(1579–1647)
Date: 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (22.3 x 29.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. H. Jack Lang, 1975
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Textured paper with dark calligraphic writing, framed by gold and patterned blue fabric
Detailed Description
The image presents a rectangular piece of light-colored, textured paper, centrally placed and oriented horizontally. The paper's surface is uneven and discolored, with subtle variations in tone. Dark, fluid calligraphic writing, arranged in vertical columns, covers the right two-thirds of the paper. The characters are rendered with varying line weights and sizes, some appearing bold and others more delicate. On the far left side of the paper, a few smaller, isolated dark marks or characters are visible. A thin, golden-brown border, approximately one-quarter inch wide, frames the paper. This golden border is surrounded by a wider, dark blue fabric. The blue fabric features a repeating geometric pattern of interlocking squares or spirals, forming a grid. Lighter blue or silver floral and cloud-like motifs are scattered within the blue fabric, particularly along the left and bottom edges.
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