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Untitled by Unidentified artist

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The Met

Artist: Unidentified artist

Department: Asian Art

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Album leaf; ink and color on silk

Dimensions: 11 5/8 x 9 in. (29.5 x 22.9 cm)

Credit Line: From the Collection of A. W. Bahr, Purchase, Fletcher Fund, 1947

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Brief Description

Large crab with prominent claws among slender reeds on a brown background

Detailed Description

The artwork is an ink wash painting on a light brown ground, featuring a large crab and several long, slender reeds rendered in dark brown and black tones. The crab is positioned in the lower-left quadrant, facing towards the right. Its body is broadly rounded, with a textured shell indicated by lighter areas and darker outlines. Multiple legs extend from its body, and two prominent claws are visible at the front. One claw appears larger and more defined than the other, which is partially obscured. The crab's eyes are small dark dots on stalks. Behind and above the crab, a cluster of reeds emerges from the upper-right portion of the frame, curving downwards and to the left. These reeds are depicted with long, thin strokes, some showing small, feathery seed heads or blossoms. The background is a uniform light brown, showing subtle variations in tone and texture, suggesting the material of the artwork. The composition is monochromatic, with the dark elements standing out against the lighter ground.

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