Untitled
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 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. (36.2 x 28.6 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
Two black and white rabbits among rocks and leafy vines with berries, in ink wash
Detailed Description
The artwork depicts two rabbits in a natural setting, rendered in ink wash on a light, off-white background. The overall color palette is monochromatic, primarily shades of gray, black, and white, with subtle hints of light brown or beige in the background and some details. The rabbit on the left is positioned in the lower-left quadrant, leaning forward with its head down, appearing to nibble on something in the grass. Its fur is a mottled pattern of white and dark gray or black patches. Its ears are long and pointed, with a lighter interior. A thin, dark, serpentine object is visible near its mouth and front paws. The ground beneath it is depicted with short, vertical strokes suggesting grass. Behind this rabbit, to the left, are dark, rounded rock formations. The second rabbit is positioned slightly above and to the right of the first, partially obscured by a dark, textured rock formation. It is also mottled white and dark gray/black, with prominent long ears. Its head is turned towards the viewer, and its mouth is open, revealing small teeth. Its front paws are raised, resting on the rock. Above and behind the rabbits, a dense network of vines and branches with numerous small, round berries and leaves extends across the upper half of the composition. These plants are rendered in varying shades of gray, creating depth. In the upper left corner, there is a vertical column of dark text followed by a red square seal. The entire composition is framed by a thin, light gold border.
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