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Untitled by Kikuchi Yōsai

Untitled

Untitled

The Met

Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai(Japanese, 1788–1878)

Department: Asian Art

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk

Dimensions: 43 1/4 x 15 3/4 in. (109.9 x 40 cm)

Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936

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Brief Description

Two fish, one larger and one smaller, are shown against a light, indistinct background

Detailed Description

The vertical, monochromatic image depicts two fish against a light, indistinct background. The overall tone is light gray, with subtle variations in shading. The larger fish is positioned in the upper-middle section, oriented diagonally with its head pointing towards the lower left and its tail curving upwards towards the upper right. Its body is detailed with visible scales, fins, and a distinct eye. Its tail is slightly bent. Below and slightly to the left of the larger fish, a second, smaller fish is partially visible. Its head is oriented towards the lower left, similar to the larger fish, but its body extends downwards and appears less distinct, possibly faded or submerged. The background is a soft, mottled gray, lighter at the top and gradually becoming slightly darker and more textured around the fish. In the lower right quadrant, a vertical column of small, dark characters is visible.

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