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Untitled by Katsushika Hokusai

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The Met

Artist: Katsushika Hokusai(Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo))

Date: 18th–19th century

Department: Asian Art

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Ink and color on paper

Dimensions: 9 5/8 x 12 3/8 in. (24.4 x 31.4 cm)

Credit Line: Gift of Annette Young, in memory of her brother, Innis Young, 1956

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Brief Description

A drawing of a shaggy-haired figure with a drum and barrel, alongside three insects and a nest

Detailed Description

The artwork is an ink drawing on a light-colored, rectangular paper, featuring black lines with selective red accents. The composition is divided, with smaller elements in the upper left and a larger figure dominating the lower right. In the upper left quadrant, three winged insects, resembling wasps or bees, are depicted in black ink. Each insect has a distinct body and two pairs of wings. To their right and slightly above, a detailed, textured beehive or wasp nest is rendered with numerous small, circular cells. In the upper right corner, a few faint, short, curved black lines are visible. The lower right portion of the drawing features a figure, primarily outlined in black ink with red lines highlighting its hair and clothing details. The figure has shaggy, red-lined hair and and appears to be seated or reclining. It holds a large, round, drum-like object in front of it, from which a thin pipe extends to the left. To the right of the figure, a barrel-like object stands upright, adorned with a circular, multi-petaled flower design on its side, also accented with red lines. The figure's body is partially obscured by these objects, with flowing black lines suggesting its form. The background is otherwise plain.

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