Untitled
The Met
Artist: Shibata Zeshin(Japanese, 1807–1891)
Date: 1882
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Lacquer on paper
Dimensions: 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (19.1 x 16.5 cm)
Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A decorated float or drum with a figure seated on a platform, under pine trees
Detailed Description
The artwork is a vertical rectangular image, framed in gold, depicting a scene with a large, ornate structure on the left and trees on the right, set against a light, neutral background. The dominant feature on the left is a tall, elaborately decorated structure, possibly a float or a large drum. Its upper section is tapered and predominantly red, adorned with intricate patterns of green, blue, and white cloud-like motifs. Within these patterns, two green dragons with red accents are depicted, one on each side, facing inwards. At the center of the structure is a large, circular drum-like object. It features a black center, a wide rim with alternating white and black stripes, and a prominent gold, three-pronged swirling symbol in its middle. Below this circular element, a red wooden platform with railings extends horizontally. The platform's base is decorated with dark, geometric patterns. Seated on this red platform, facing towards the right, is a figure dressed in a peach or light orange robe with dark patterns and a dark, possibly red, hat. Black steps lead downwards from the platform towards the bottom left corner of the image. On the right side of the composition, a large pine tree with dark green needles and a reddish-brown trunk extends from the upper right, its branches curving over the ornate structure. Behind this pine tree, several slender, dark tree trunks rise vertically, with minimal foliage indicated by dark, vertical brushstrokes. The ground beneath the trees is a light, neutral color, with sparse dark grass-like markings. In the bottom left corner, there is black text that reads "是山" and a red square seal with illegible characters.
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