Untitled
The Met
Artist: Hokusai School
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Unmounted painting; ink and watercolor on paper
Dimensions: 10 5/8 x 15 3/8 in. (27 x 39.1 cm)
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1938
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Fluffy, monkey-like creature with a leaf in its mouth, sitting on a branch with flowers
Detailed Description
The image is a monochromatic ink drawing depicting a fluffy, monkey-like creature seated on a slender branch. The creature, positioned slightly right of center, faces left with its head turned towards the viewer. It has a large, round head with a dense, curly mane framing its face, and a small, dark nose and mouth. A dark, elongated object, possibly a leaf or scroll, is held in its mouth. Its body is covered in long, flowing fur, rendered with fine, delicate brushstrokes, giving it a soft texture. One paw is raised near its chest, while the other rests on the branch. Its long, bushy tail curls behind it, extending towards the lower left. The creature is perched on a dark, thin branch that extends horizontally across the lower third of the composition. To the left of the creature, two small, light-colored flowers with multiple petals and dark centers bloom on a stem with dark leaves. To the right, the branch continues with a few more dark leaves and a thin, delicate stem extending further right. The background is a plain, light gray, providing a stark contrast to the darker lines and washes of the central subject and foliage.
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