Untitled
The Met
Artist: Shibata Zeshin(Japanese, 1807–1891)
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Dimensions: 5 1/16 x 4 3/4 in. (12.9 x 12.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Edward M. Bratter, 1957
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A boy rides a dark bull, holding a thin stick, on a light background
Detailed Description
This monochrome ink painting on a light beige paper depicts a boy riding a bull. The composition is centered, with the figures occupying the lower right half of the frame. The boy, rendered with simple, fluid black ink lines, sits astride the bull's back, facing towards the left. He has short, dark hair and wears a simple, light-colored garment with visible folds. His right hand holds a thin, dark stick that extends forward. The bull is depicted in dark, almost solid black ink, with visible brushstrokes giving texture to its body. It has two short, curved horns, and a rope or bridle is visible around its snout. The bull's legs are in motion, suggesting it is walking or trotting, with its front right leg lifted. The ground beneath the bull is indicated by faint, light gray washes. In the upper right corner of the painting, there are two vertical lines of black calligraphic characters, and below them, a square red seal impression.
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