Untitled
The Met
Artist: Sakai Hōitsu(Japanese, 1761–1828)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 34 1/4 x 13 in. (87x 33 cm)
Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A small figure in red grapples a large dark ox within a circular frame on a scroll
Detailed Description
A vertical scroll features a central circular motif depicting a human figure and an ox. The scroll itself is a light, warm beige color, with decorative borders at the top and bottom. These borders display a pattern of stylized flowers and swirling vines in muted tones of blue, green, brown, and red against a lighter background. The main artwork is contained within a large, light-colored circular area, which is centered vertically on the scroll. Inside this circle, a large, dark gray or black ox stands on the left, facing right. It has prominent horns and a tail, and its front legs are slightly lifted. A smaller human figure, dressed in a red garment, stands to the right of the ox, facing it. The figure appears to be grappling with the ox's head or horns. The ground beneath the figures is a very light, almost white, wash. To the right of the human figure, a bare tree or branch with thin, dark lines extends upwards. The background within the circular motif is a pale, almost white, wash. Below the circular artwork, vertical black ink text is visible, followed by a red seal impression. The figures occupy the lower half of the circular frame.
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