Untitled
The Met
Artist: Katsushika Hokusai(Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo))
Date: 18th–19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and red color on paper
Dimensions: 16 13/16 x 10 1/2 in. (42.7 x 26.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Annette Young, in memory of her brother, Innis Young, 1956
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A plump child with wild hair rides a large bear up a rocky, sparse mountain
Detailed Description
A vertical ink and wash painting depicts a child-like figure riding on the back of a large bear, ascending a rocky landscape. The central figures are positioned slightly to the left of the vertical center, moving upwards and towards the right. The child, with plump, reddish-toned skin and a full head of dark, wild hair, wears a white robe adorned with a dark, geometric pattern. The child's expression is neutral, and its hands appear to be gripping the bear's fur or a strap. The bear, rendered in dark gray and black ink with visible fur texture, walks on all fours, its head turned slightly to the left. Its claws are visible as it grips the uneven terrain. The landscape beneath the bear consists of jagged, dark rock formations and sparse, small, dark green or black plant clusters. The background is a plain, light cream color, with the landscape elements concentrated in the lower and right portions of the image, creating an upward diagonal composition.
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