秋夜長物語|A Long Tale for an Autumn Night (Aki no yo nagamonogatari)
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: ca. 1400
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll 2 from a set of 3; ink, color, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Image: 12 3/16 in. × 41 ft. 6 1/8 in. (31 × 1265.2 cm) Overall with mounting: 12 1/2 in. × 43 ft. 2 1/8 in. (31.8 × 1316 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Funds from various donors, by exchange, Fletcher Fund and Dodge Fund, 2002
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Multiple armored warriors engage in a dynamic battle with swords, bows, and shields
Detailed Description
The image depicts a battle scene featuring multiple armored figures engaged in combat. The background is a muted, light beige or off-white, showing subtle vertical lines and faint discoloration. The composition is horizontal, with the figures spread across the lower two-thirds of the frame, moving from left to right. On the far left, two armored figures are partially visible; one holds a long pole weapon. Immediately to their right, a large, light-colored rectangular shield stands upright, adorned with four black diamond shapes arranged in two rows. Behind this shield, two figures are positioned; one, wearing a dark helmet, holds a bow, aiming towards the right. In the center-left, another armored figure, wearing a red and black helmet and armor, holds a sword and appears to be lunging forward. Above and slightly to the right of the shield, a prominent figure in white, red, and black armor, with a red head covering, runs to the right, holding a curved sword. This figure has a distinct facial expression with wide eyes and an open mouth. A long, dark object, possibly a scabbard, is strapped to their back. Below this running figure, another armored warrior is in a crouched position, holding a bow. Further to the right, a second prominent armored figure, also running to the right, wears a large red cape or banner over their shoulders and a horned helmet, carrying a long sword. In the bottom right, a figure in dark armor points forward with one hand and holds a bow with the other, looking towards the right. Behind this figure, a stylized, bare tree branch extends upwards from the bottom edge. The armor is detailed with various patterns and colors, predominantly red, black, white, and dark blue. Weapons include curved swords, bows, and polearms.
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