Untitled
The Met
Artist: Ōtagaki Rengetsu(Japanese, 1791–1875)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 44 1/16 x 10 3/4 in. (111.9 x 27.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Donald Keene, 2000
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Delicate plant stems, leaves, and flower clusters rendered in ink wash on a light background
Detailed Description
A vertical image depicts plant forms rendered in black, grey, and reddish-brown against a light, subtly textured background. Several thin stems extend diagonally across the surface, primarily from the lower right towards the upper left. In the upper left quadrant, a slender stem rises vertically, adorned with small, light grey, elongated leaves and topped by a cluster of dark, looped forms resembling buds or flowers. Below this, a reddish-brown stem crosses diagonally, bearing similar light grey leaves. Towards the center and mid-right, a more complex arrangement of stems and foliage appears. Here, darker, broader strokes of black ink form dense, abstract leaf-like shapes, interspersed with lighter grey, more delicate looped forms that suggest blossoms. Several thin, dark vertical lines, some short and others longer, punctuate the image, particularly in the lower right, where a few short strokes resemble blades of grass. The background is a soft, off-white or very light grey, with faint horizontal creases and subtle washes that create visual depth and texture. The brushwork varies from fine, precise lines to softer, more diffused washes.
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