Untitled
The Met
Artist: Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋暁斎(Japanese, 1831–1889)
Date: late 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: On paper
Dimensions: 9 1/8 x 13 1/4 in. (23.2 x 33.7 cm)
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1937
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An ink drawing in two registers depicts numerous figures, some monstrous, on horseback, with weapons
Detailed Description
An ink drawing on light-colored paper is divided into two horizontal registers. The drawing is primarily in black ink with some faint red marks. The overall composition is densely packed with various figures.The upper register shows a densely packed scene of many figures. On the far left, a horned figure with a large belly holds a shield, facing right. Next to it, another horned figure with a prominent nose lunges forward with a spear. Several other figures, some with animalistic features, are intertwined in a struggle. In the center, a large, ornate object, possibly a palanquin or cart, topped with a tree-like structure, is surrounded by figures. Some figures appear to be pulling ropes attached to the object, while others wield weapons like spears or bows. One figure is on horseback. Towards the right, more figures, some with horns, are in motion; one carries a large, barrel-like object on its back, and another crouches with a long pole. Faint red marks are visible in the upper right area.The lower register depicts a procession of figures moving from left to right. On the far left, a figure with a long nose carries a pole over its shoulder. Following are several human-like figures, some wearing hats, carrying various items or weapons. In the center, one figure is shown riding on the back of a smaller figure, and another appears to be riding a small, animal-like creature. On the right, a figure on horseback holds a long, thin object to its mouth, possibly a horn or flute. Another figure walks beside the horse. A vertical dark smudge is present on the far right edge of the paper.
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