Untitled
The Met
Artist: Yokoya Sōmin(Japanese, 1669–1733)
Date: early 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 27 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. (68.9 x 20.6 cm) Overall with mounting: 60 1/2 x 12 15/16 in. (153.7 x 32.9 cm) Overall with knobs: 60 1/2 x 14 13/16 in. (153.7 x 37.6 cm)
Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An ink drawing on a vertical scroll of a stylized, shaggy-maned creature resembling a lion or dog
Detailed Description
The image is a tall, vertical scroll featuring a central light-colored panel framed by dark, patterned borders. The central panel, which appears to be aged paper, displays an ink drawing of a stylized creature, possibly a lion or dog, rendered in black ink. The creature is positioned in the lower half of the central panel, facing slightly towards the right. It has a large, rounded head with prominent eyes, a short snout, and a wide, open mouth showing teeth. Its body is robust and rounded, with thick, flowing lines suggesting a shaggy mane that frames its head and extends down its back. Its four legs are short and sturdy, ending in clawed paws, with the front right paw slightly lifted. The creature's tail is also depicted with long, flowing lines, mirroring the style of its mane. The ink wash technique creates varying shades of black and grey, giving depth to the creature's fur and form. In the lower right corner of the central panel, there is a small, vertical inscription of characters in black ink. The dark borders of the scroll are adorned with a repeating pattern of stylized floral or cloud motifs in a lighter, possibly gold or bronze, hue.
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