Untitled
The Met
Artist: Kano Shōun(1637–1702)
Date: 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Unmounted shikisi leaf; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 7 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. (18.4 × 16.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Estate of Samuel Isham, 1914
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A seated person in a dark robe with a topknot hairstyle on a discolored tan background
Detailed Description
This vertical rectangular painting depicts a seated person against a plain, light brown background. The figure is positioned centrally, facing slightly towards the right, with their gaze directed forward. They have a round, light-skinned face with small, dark eyes, a small nose, and a small mouth. Their dark hair is styled into a high topknot, with a long, thin, dark piece extending down their back. The person wears a voluminous dark, likely black, robe that covers most of their body. Hints of red fabric are visible beneath the dark robe, particularly at the sleeves and along the bottom edge. They are seated against a white or cream-colored cushion or fabric, which features a repeating pattern of dark, swirling circular motifs. The background is a uniform light brown or tan, but it shows significant signs of age and damage. Numerous dark spots, areas of discoloration, and patches where the surface material is missing are visible, especially along the bottom and left edges of the artwork. A large, irregular patch of lighter, almost white material is present on the left side, partially obscuring the figure's left arm area. On the right side of the figure, near the bottom, there are vertical lines of dark script. Below this script, a small, rectangular red seal impression is visible.
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