Untitled
The Met
Artist: Sesson Shūkei(ca. 1504–ca. 1589)
Date: probably 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 28 9/16 × 16 1/16 in. (72.5 × 40.8 cm) Overall with mounting: 66 5/16 × 21 5/16 in. (168.5 × 54.2 cm) Overall with knobs: 66 5/16 × 23 1/8 in. (168.5 × 58.7 cm)
Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dark bird with an open beak, on a light background with faint lines, framed by patterned fabric
Detailed Description
This vertical scroll painting features a dark bird rendered in ink on a light, aged paper background. The central painted area is framed by decorative fabric borders. The bird, likely a crow or raven, is positioned in the lower-middle section, facing towards the left with its head slightly turned and its beak wide open. Its body is depicted with varying shades of dark gray and black ink, showing distinct feathers on its wings and tail. Its slender legs and sharp talons are visible, gripping an unseen surface. Below and to the left of the bird, a few dark ink splatters are present. In the upper right quadrant of the painted area, a small red rectangular seal is visible. Faint, thin ink lines, resembling reeds or bamboo, extend vertically along the right edge of the central painting. The lower portion of the painting features a lighter wash of ink, suggesting a ground or water element. The central artwork is bordered on the left and right by a light green fabric adorned with a repeating pattern of gold circular motifs and swirling lines. The top and bottom edges of the scroll are finished with a narrower band of gold fabric, featuring a more intricate, darker gold pattern of foliage or abstract designs.
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