Untitled
The Met
Artist: Kano Tsunenobu(Japanese, 1636–1713)
Date: late 17th–early 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: One of a triptych of hanging scrolls; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 35 1/8 × 11 5/16 in. (89.2 × 28.8 cm) Overall with mounting: 68 1/8 × 15 1/4 in. (173 × 38.7 cm) Overall with knobs: 68 1/8 × 16 3/4 in. (173 × 42.5 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Gifts, Bequests, and Funds from various donors, by exchange, 1961
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Black ink wash of a seated figure with a long beard and tall hat on a light scroll
Detailed Description
A vertical scroll painting features a single seated figure rendered in black ink on a light, cream-colored background. The figure occupies the lower half of the central panel, facing towards the left side of the frame. The individual has a long, flowing beard that extends down to their lap and a tall, pointed head covering. Their face is depicted in profile, with a small eye and a hint of a nose and mouth. The body is suggested by loose, broad brushstrokes forming robes that drape around the figure, with minimal detail for hands or feet. The ink varies in intensity, from dark, solid lines defining the hat and some facial features to lighter, more translucent washes for the robes. In the upper right quadrant of the cream background, there are several vertical lines of black calligraphic text, below which is a small, square red seal. The central cream panel is bordered on all four sides by a decorative gold fabric with a subtle, repeating pattern of leaves or clouds.
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