Untitled
The Met
Artist: Kano Motonobu(Japanese, 1477–1559)
Date: probably 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Color on paper
Dimensions: 7 3/4 x 19 1/8 in. (19.7 x 48.6 cm)
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1938
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A fan-shaped, black and white artwork shows multiple figures and a monkey in a sparse landscape
Detailed Description
This black and white artwork is presented on a fan-shaped surface, depicting a scene with several human figures and a monkey in a landscape. The background features a gently sloping terrain with sparse, brush-like vegetation indicated by short, dark strokes. In the upper left, two figures are positioned near a large, dark, textured mass resembling a haystack or a dense bush, next to a tree with bare branches. One figure stands tall, draped in a long robe, while another kneels beside them. Below these, towards the bottom left, a single figure sits on the ground, facing right. In the center, a monkey stands upright on two legs, holding a stick horizontally with both hands. To the right of the monkey, a standing figure with a conical hat and dark clothing holds a long, thin object, possibly a stick or rope, extending towards the monkey. Further to the right, near the bottom edge, another figure kneels or crouches, carrying a large, round object on their back, secured by a strap over their shoulder. The figures are rendered with simple, dark ink lines.
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