Untitled
The Met
Artist: Ganjō Tengaku
Date: dated 1869
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: 51 3/4 x 18 in. (131.4 x 45.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Paul L. Rittenhouse, 1960
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two cranes, one with an open beak, beneath a pine branch
Detailed Description
A vertical ink wash painting shows two cranes beneath a pine tree branch on a light, yellowish-brown background. The crane on the left stands prominently, facing towards the right with its long neck extended upwards and its beak open. Its body is rendered in light tones, suggesting white feathers, with distinct black ink used for its wing tips and tail feathers. A small red marking is visible on its head. Behind and slightly to the right of the first crane, a second crane is partially visible. This second bird appears to be facing left, with its head lowered, and is rendered with lighter ink washes, making it less distinct. In the upper right portion of the painting, a gnarled pine tree branch extends downwards and to the left, with dark ink defining its trunk and clusters of needles. The background is a uniform light, yellowish-brown. In the lower right corner, several vertical lines of black calligraphy are present, followed by two red square seals.
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