Untitled
The Met
Artist: Hokusai School
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Unmounted painting; ink on paper
Dimensions: 10 3/4 x 16 in. (27.3 x 40.6 cm)
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1938
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Black and white ink painting of a large rooster with a fanned tail and a small chick
Detailed Description
This black and white ink wash painting depicts a large rooster and a small chick on a light, unadorned background. The rooster dominates the right and upper-center portion of the composition. Its body is rendered with broad, dark ink strokes, forming a dense mass of feathers. A prominent, fanned tail, composed of several long, curved, and pointed feathers, extends upwards and to the left, reaching towards the top edge of the frame. The feathers vary in darkness, with some appearing solid black and others showing lighter gray washes, suggesting texture. The rooster's head, though less detailed, is visible as a darker mass above its body, facing left. To the lower left of the rooster, a much smaller chick is depicted. It is rendered with darker, more solid ink, appearing to be in a pecking or foraging posture, with its head down and small legs visible. The chick is positioned closer to the bottom and left edges of the artwork, creating a significant size contrast with the rooster. The background is a uniform light gray, providing a stark contrast to the dark ink figures and emphasizing the brushwork.
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