寒山拾得図 (Kanzan Jittoku zu)|Hanshan and Shide
The Met
Artist: Kenkō Shōkei 賢江祥啓(Japanese, active ca. 1478–ca. 1523)
Date: mid- to late 16th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 36 1/4 × 14 1/2 in. (92.1 × 36.8 cm) Overall with mounting: 72 1/2 × 19 3/4 in. (184.2 × 50.2 cm) Overall with knobs: 72 1/2 × 21 3/4 in. (184.2 × 55.2 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1957
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two robed figures in ink wash, one pointing upwards, the other holding a broom
Detailed Description
The image is a vertical ink wash painting on a light tan paper scroll, framed by a gold patterned border at the top and bottom, and a dark green patterned border on the sides. Two figures are depicted in the lower half of the scroll, rendered with black and grey ink strokes. The figure on the left is a standing person with a wide face, lips curved upwards, long dark hair, and a visible beard. This figure wears loose, flowing robes, cinched at the waist with a dark sash and ties. The right arm is raised, with the index finger pointing directly upwards. The figure's gaze is directed towards the second figure. The figure on the right is seated or kneeling, facing the first figure and looking upwards. This figure has a rounder face, lips curved slightly upwards, and dark hair tied up. Loose robes drape around this figure, and a broom or whisk with a dark handle and bristles rests on the ground beside the right foot. Both figures wear simple footwear resembling sandals. The background is a plain, light tan color, providing a stark contrast to the dark ink figures. A small, square red seal is visible in the bottom right corner of the painted area.
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