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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: Two paintings mounted together; ink on paper

Dimensions: Left painting: 7 11/16 x 5 1/2 in. (19.5 x 14 cm) Right painting: 7 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (19.7 x 14 cm)

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

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Brief Description

Monochrome drawing: a head emerging from a wall, and a horned, bearded figure with a coiled body.

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This monochrome drawing on light-colored paper is divided vertically into two distinct scenes. The left panel features a disembodied head with long, dark, flowing hair emerging from behind a light-colored wall. The head faces right, displaying a long nose, narrow eyes, and a wide, smiling mouth that reveals teeth and a tongue. The dark hair extends horizontally to the left, appearing to float. The wall is depicted with horizontal lines suggesting brickwork or panels. The right panel shows a bearded figure with horns and a serpentine body amidst rocky terrain. The figure's head is at the top, facing left, characterized by a furrowed brow, prominent nose, and a long, flowing beard. Its body is a thick, scaled, serpent-like form that coils around and behind several jagged, mountainous rock formations. Small, stylized trees or bushes are drawn on the rocks and along the serpent's body. The background of both panels is plain, with faint smudges visible on the paper.

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