富士図|Mount Fuji
The Met
Artist: Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋暁斎(Japanese, 1831–1889)
Date: ca. 1887
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 14 1/8 x 10 3/4 in. (35.9 x 27.3 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
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A tall, snow-covered mountain, a rocky island with trees, and a small boat on water
Detailed Description
The artwork is an ink wash painting, primarily in shades of black, gray, and white, on a light, off-white background. The composition features a large mountain in the upper center, a rocky island in the mid-ground, and water with a boat in the lower right. The prominent mountain, likely snow-capped, occupies the upper half of the painting. Its peak is rendered with sharp, dark lines defining ridges, while lighter gray washes suggest snow and rock faces. Wispy, lighter gray clouds or mist partially obscure its base, blending into the background. Below and to the left of the mountain, a large, dark, rocky island or cliff rises from the water. Its form is defined by strong, dark brushstrokes and contrasting lighter gray areas, indicating rugged terrain. Several small, dark trees with sparse, needle-like foliage are depicted on the upper slopes of this island. To the right of this main island, several smaller, dark rocks emerge from the water, also rendered with dark, textured strokes. The lower portion of the painting depicts water with stylized, undulating waves, created with light, curving lines and washes. A small, dark boat with a single sail is visible in the water to the right, appearing distant and partially obscured by mist or distance. The background is a light, uniform gray wash, suggesting a hazy or atmospheric sky. In the upper right corner, there is vertical text in dark characters, followed by two red square seals. The text reads: "知足常樂" and "朝聞道".
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