竹雀図 (Chikujaku zu)|Sparrow and Bamboo
The Met
Artist: Kano Tan'yū(Japanese, 1602–1674)
Date: 17th–18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 48 in. × 21 1/8 in. (121.9 × 53.7 cm) Overall with mounting: 83 1/4 × 26 3/4 in. (211.5 × 67.9 cm) Overall with knobs: 83 1/4 × 28 3/4 in. (211.5 × 73 cm)
Credit Line: Charles Stewart Smith Collection, Gift of Mrs. Charles Stewart Smith, Charles Stewart Smith Jr., and Howard Caswell Smith, in memory of Charles Stewart Smith, 1914
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink wash painting on a vertical scroll depicting a small bird in flight near a tall bamboo stalk
Detailed Description
A vertical scroll painting depicts an ink wash scene on a light beige background, framed by decorative borders. The central image shows a single, thick bamboo stalk rendered in dark black ink, positioned on the right side of the composition and extending upwards from the bottom edge. The stalk has distinct segments and a few broad leaves extending from its right side, also in dark ink. To the left of the bamboo, slightly above its midpoint, a small bird is depicted in mid-flight. The bird has outstretched wings and is rendered with varying shades of gray and black ink, showing details in its feathers. A small, square red seal is visible near the base of the bamboo stalk on the right. The main painting area is bordered by a light gold-colored fabric at the top, featuring a subtle pattern of floral motifs. The vertical side borders are made of a lighter beige fabric, interspersed with horizontal bands of gold and sections with stylized light blue and green cloud-like or mountain patterns.
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