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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 on paper

Dimensions: 11 3/8 x 5 7/8 in. (28.9 x 14.9 cm)

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

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A dark, segmented object with a pointed appendage, suspended by a thin line

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A vertical ink wash painting on light-colored paper depicts a dark, segmented object suspended by a thin line. The object, rendered in shades of black and dark gray ink, is positioned in the upper center of the composition. It has a rounded, somewhat flattened form, appearing wider than it is tall, with overlapping, scale-like segments visible across its upper surface. From the lower left side of the object, a thin, pointed, dark appendage extends downwards and slightly to the left. Beneath the main body, several small, indistinct dark forms suggest legs or other lower appendages. A thin, dark line extends vertically upwards from the top center of the object, where it appears to be attached by a small knot or loop. This line continues upwards, exiting the frame at the top edge. The background is a plain, light beige or off-white, with no other elements or details visible.

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