Untitled
The Met
Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai(Japanese, 1788–1878)
Date: dated 1867
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 46 5/8 x 15 1/2 in. (118.4 x 39.4 cm)
Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A black and white painting of a steeply angled thatched roof, a dark post, and calligraphic text
Detailed Description
This vertical, black and white painting features a structure against a light, hazy background. In the upper right quadrant, a steeply angled thatched roof extends diagonally downwards towards the center. The underside of the roof is rendered with dark, textured brushstrokes, suggesting individual thatch strands or possibly icicle-like forms hanging from the eaves. Directly below the roof, a dark, vertical post descends, appearing to support the structure. The post has a somewhat faded and textured appearance, particularly towards its lower section. The background is a uniform, light gray, with subtle tonal variations that create a soft, atmospheric quality. In the lower right portion of the painting, a vertical column of dark, calligraphic text is visible, appearing to be illegible.
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