Untitled
The Met
Artist: Shibata Zeshin(Japanese, 1807–1891)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Dimensions: 32 1/8 x 9 3/8 in. (81.6 x 23.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Henderson, 1967
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A tall, narrow ink painting shows a waterfall flowing between dark, craggy mountains
Detailed Description
The artwork is a tall, narrow scroll painting, primarily executed in shades of black and gray ink on a light beige paper, and framed by a dark blue border with a subtle patterned design. A wide waterfall dominates the central vertical axis, depicted as a light gray, almost white, band flowing from the top of the image downwards. On the right side, a dark, textured mountain face, rendered with heavy ink washes and jagged brushstrokes, descends alongside the waterfall. Its surface shows variations in ink density, suggesting rock formations. On the left, a narrower, dark cliff edge also frames the waterfall, appearing more abrupt and less detailed than the right side. At the bottom of the waterfall, several rounded, dark ink forms are visible, resembling rocks or water churning, with lighter, curved lines above them suggesting spray or smaller waves. A series of lighter, arcing lines further indicate the movement of water at the base. In the lower right quadrant, a small red square seal and some black calligraphic characters are visible.
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