Untitled
The Met
Artist: Seki Shūkō(Japanese, 1858–1915)
Date: ca. 1890–92
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album leaf; silk
Dimensions: 13 1/2 x 10 7/8 in. (34.3 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
Three grey otters in a light-colored body of water, one above two others
Detailed Description
A vertical rectangular painting depicts three otters in a light, watery environment. The background is a soft, light grey or pale blue, with subtle variations in tone. The otters are rendered in shades of grey, with darker outlines and subtle shading defining their forms. Their bodies are sleek and elongated. Each otter has small, dark eyes and a rounded head. The top otter is positioned in the upper right quadrant, oriented diagonally downwards and to the left. Its body is curved, with its tail extending upwards and its head pointing towards the lower left. Its front paws are visible, appearing webbed. Below and to the left of the top otter, two more otters are positioned side-by-side, oriented towards the left. The otter on the left is slightly larger and positioned slightly behind the one on its right. Both have their heads turned slightly upwards and to the left, with their front paws visible. Their tails extend behind them. The three otters are arranged diagonally. The light background provides no distinct horizon or features. In the lower right corner, there is vertical text in black ink, followed by two red square seals. The text reads: 利南 神江 雲
Generated by gemini-2.5-flash
