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
An anthropomorphic fox-like creature in a dark robe sits beside a small fire, with smoke rising
Detailed Description
This artwork depicts an anthropomorphic fox-like creature seated on a light-colored background, framed by a textured gold border. The creature, positioned on the left side of the composition, has reddish-brown pointed ears, a white face, and a white body. It wears a dark green or black robe with wide sleeves, and its paws are visible near a small ground-level fire. To the right of the creature, a small area of red and dark brown strokes suggests flames and embers, with a few thin, dark lines resembling sticks or utensils. Above this fire, several light-brown, round, cloud-like shapes rise diagonally upwards and to the right, possibly representing smoke. The background is a plain, light beige. In the upper left corner, there is a vertical column of black calligraphic text, beneath which a square red seal is visible.
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