Untitled
The Met
Artist: Watanabe Seitei(Japanese, 1851–1918)
Date: ca. 1887
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 14 1/4 x 10 7/8 in. (36.2 x 27.6 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
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A large reddish-brown spiny lobster and a smaller gray shrimp on a light ground
Detailed Description
A large spiny lobster and a smaller shrimp are positioned against a plain, light-colored background. The lobster, positioned diagonally from the lower left to the upper right, is the most prominent element. Its body is a rich reddish-brown, with textured, spiny segments on its carapace and tail. Two very long, thin antennae extend upwards and to the right, almost reaching the top edge of the frame. Its eyes are prominent and dark. Several slender legs are visible beneath its body. The lobster's tail is curled beneath it, showing distinct, overlapping segments. Below and slightly to the right of the large lobster, a smaller, grayish shrimp is positioned. It appears somewhat translucent or faded compared to the lobster, with delicate legs and antennae. The shrimp is oriented horizontally, facing right. The background is a uniform, light cream or off-white color. In the upper left corner, there is a vertical column of dark calligraphic text, accompanied by a small, rectangular red seal impression below it.
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