Untitled
The Met
Artist: Ōtagaki Rengetsu(Japanese, 1791–1875)
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and silver on paper
Dimensions: 38 1/4 x 11 7/8 in. (97.2 x 30.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Donald Keene, 1998
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An ink wash painting of a robed, fox-headed figure holding a staff amidst tall grasses
Detailed Description
A vertical ink wash painting depicts a robed figure with an animal head, holding a staff, positioned slightly left of center. The figure's head has a pointed snout, small eyes, and appears to be that of a fox or similar animal, rendered with light brown and grey brushstrokes. A light grey hood covers the head and drapes over the shoulders, blending into a darker grey and black robe that covers the body. The robe has soft folds, suggesting loose fabric. The figure holds a thin, dark staff vertically in its left hand, extending downwards to the lower left. To the right of the figure, several tall, slender stalks of grass or reeds rise from the lower edge, some with feathery tops. These are painted with varying shades of grey and black ink, with a few faint reddish-brown accents. The background is a light, almost white, wash, with subtle horizontal lines visible across the surface, suggesting the texture of paper. The overall impression is monochromatic with delicate brushwork.
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