Untitled
The Met
Artist: Hanabusa Itchō(Japanese, 1652–1724)
Date: after 1709
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Six-panel folding screen; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 47 3/4 in. × 10 ft. 4 1/2 in. (121.3 × 316.2 cm)
Credit Line: Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A horizontal painting of an outdoor scene with buildings, a large tree, and many figures
Detailed Description
A horizontal painting is divided into six vertical panels by gold borders. It depicts an expansive outdoor scene with numerous figures, buildings, and trees. The color palette is predominantly muted, featuring shades of brown, gray, and beige, with subtle accents of red, blue, and black. On the left, a building with a dark, sloped roof and light-colored walls is visible. Several figures, some wearing large, round hats or holding umbrellas, gather near its entrance. A long, light-colored wall extends horizontally across the middle ground, separating the foreground from background structures. In the central panels, a prominent, gnarled tree with a thick trunk and sparse, dark foliage stands in the foreground. Behind the wall, more buildings with similar dark roofs and light walls are visible. A large group of figures, dressed in various garments with hints of red and blue, are scattered across the scene, appearing to be engaged in different activities. Some figures are seated, while others stand or move. To the right, the landscape opens up. A large, weeping tree with delicate branches hangs over what appears to be a body of water or a misty, distant landscape. In the right foreground, several figures are depicted; some carry large, round hats or umbrellas, and one appears to be sweeping with a long, broom-like object. Sparse, dark vegetation dots the ground in the foreground. The sky above is a light, hazy gray.
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