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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: Mount: 8 5/16 x 9 7/8 in. (21.1 x 25.1 cm)

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

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Five bird studies and a stylized mask on a light background

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Five individual studies of birds and one central drawing of a stylized mask are arranged on a light, off-white background. The central element is a black outline drawing of a mask-like face, positioned vertically. It has prominent, furrowed brows, wide eyes, a broad nose, and a wide mouth with visible teeth. A vertical line bisects the face, and a horizontal line crosses the eyes. The top of the head features a spiky or flame-like pattern. To the upper left of the mask, a small bird stands on two thin legs, facing left with its beak open. It has a white body, black markings on its back and wings, and a pinkish-red breast. To the upper right, a slender bird stands upright, facing right, with its head tilted back and beak open. This bird is primarily black and white with a patterned back and wings. In the lower left, another bird is depicted in a dynamic pose, appearing to be on its side or in motion, with its head lowered. It has black and white feathers with pinkish-red on its underside, and its wings are spread. To the lower right, two small birds stand side-by-side, both facing right with their beaks open. They are similar in appearance to the bird in the upper left, with white bodies, black markings, and pinkish-red breasts. Each bird study is presented on an irregularly shaped, lighter cutout, which is then affixed to the main background sheet.

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