Untitled
The Met
Artist: Sakai Hōitsu(Japanese, 1761–1828)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 44 5/8 x 20 1/4 in. (113.3 x 51.4 cm)
Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A vertical scroll painting of a gnarled tree branch with white blossoms on a light background
Detailed Description
A vertical scroll painting depicts a gnarled tree branch with white blossoms against a light tan background, framed by patterned borders. The main tree trunk, thick and dark brown with hints of greenish-brown, enters from the upper left corner and extends downwards, curving towards the center. Thinner, darker branches emerge from the main trunk, reaching further right and downwards across the central panel. Numerous small, white, five-petaled blossoms with tiny dark centers are clustered along these thinner branches, appearing delicate and sparse. The background is a uniform, light beige or tan, contrasting with the darker branches and bright white flowers. In the lower left quadrant, a vertical column of black calligraphic text is visible, followed by a square red seal below it. The central painted panel is bordered on all four sides by a decorative fabric. This border is a muted gold or light brown color, adorned with a repeating pattern of dark brown or olive-green floral and foliate motifs, creating a textured frame for the central image.
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