Untitled
The Met
Artist: Shibata Zeshin(Japanese, 1807–1891)
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Dimensions: 42 7/8 x 16 3/8 in. (108.9 x 41.6 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Gifts, Bequests, and Funds from various donors, by exchange, 1951
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A small bird on a dark rock looks up at a vine with red and orange leaves
Detailed Description
The artwork is a vertical composition on a light, muted beige background. In the upper left, a vine with numerous red and orange leaves hangs downwards. The leaves are mostly heart-shaped, varying in size, with some smaller, lighter red leaves further down the stem. Small clusters of dark, round berries are visible along the vine. To the right, a large, dark, irregular mass, rendered with broad ink washes, dominates the upper right quadrant. This mass appears to be a rock formation or a tree trunk, with some lighter, feathery brushstrokes suggesting texture or foliage at its top edge. A small bird is perched on the right side of this dark mass, positioned slightly below its highest point. The bird faces left and upwards, with its beak slightly open. It has a dark body, a lighter, possibly reddish-brown belly, and a distinct blue-grey head. Its eye is a small dark dot. Below the main elements, in the lower half of the composition, faint, wavy lines are visible on the light background, suggesting a body of water or mist. In the lower right corner, there is vertical calligraphy in dark ink, accompanied by a small, square red seal.
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