Untitled
The Met
Artist: Katsushika Hokusai(Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo))
Date: 18th–19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: 10 11/16 x 7 1/8 in. (27.1 x 18.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Annette Young, in memory of her brother, Innis Young, 1956
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An old man with a long white beard and tall hat rides a deer, holding a gnarled staff
Detailed Description
This monochrome ink drawing on light beige paper features an old man with a long white beard and a tall, rectangular hat, riding a deer. The man is positioned centrally, facing slightly left, with his body angled towards the viewer. His face is wrinkled, and his long, flowing beard extends down to his waist. He wears loose robes, depicted with broad, flowing brushstrokes in varying shades of black ink. His right hand holds a gnarled staff that extends downwards towards the left. The deer, mostly obscured by the man's body, is shown with its head facing left, its mouth slightly open, and two small antlers visible above its head. Its body is rendered with lighter ink washes, contrasting with the darker lines of the man's attire. The background is plain. On the right side, vertical black text is visible, with a circular red seal below it.
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