Untitled
The Met
Artist: Shibata Zeshin(Japanese, 1807–1891)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album leaf; lacquer on paper
Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (11.4 x 8.9 cm)
Credit Line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A brown furry animal with claws crouches, looking at three small crabs on a light background
Detailed Description
The artwork features a large, brown, furry animal in a crouching posture, positioned in the upper right and facing towards the lower left. Its body is rendered with numerous short, dark brown brushstrokes, creating a shaggy texture. The animal has a pointed snout, small, dark eyes, and visible teeth or fangs. Its front paws are extended forward, each displaying prominent, sharp claws. One paw is positioned directly above a small, reddish-brown crab, while another crab is slightly to its left, and a third crab is further to the left, forming a small group. The crabs are depicted with small, rounded bodies and multiple thin legs. The background is a plain, light cream color, providing a stark contrast to the darker figures. In the lower right corner, there is vertical text in dark ink, followed by a red square seal. The entire composition is framed by a thin, gold-colored border.
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