神功皇后図|The Legendary Empress Jingū
The Met
Artist: Kōsai Hokushin 蛟斎北岑(Japanese, 1824–1876)
Date: mid-19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 28 7/8 × 12 15/16 in. (73.3 × 32.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 63 1/8 × 16 5/16 in. (160.3 × 41.4 cm) Overall with knobs: 63 1/8 × 18 in. (160.3 × 45.7 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2014
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Three figures, one standing with a bow and arrows, two seated, on a scroll with patterned borders
Detailed Description
A vertical scroll painting features three figures against a plain, light tan background, framed by dark blue-green borders with gold floral patterns. The top figure stands centrally, facing forward, with long dark hair pulled back from the face. This figure wears a long, flowing white robe with red and blue accents and holds a tall, light-colored bow in the left hand, with several arrows visible behind the right shoulder. Below and to the left, a second figure is seated on the ground, facing towards the right. This figure has long dark hair, wears a pink and red robe, and holds a small red object in both hands. To the right of this seated figure, and slightly below, a third figure is seated on the ground, facing towards the left. This figure has a prominent white beard and wears an elaborate costume featuring blue, orange, and gold sections, possibly armor, with a sword resting across the lap. A small red seal and some dark script are visible in the lower left corner of the tan background.
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