Untitled
The Met
Artist: Tani Bunchō(Japanese, 1763–1840)
Date: 1828
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 52 3/8 × 27 13/16 in. (133 × 70.7 cm) Overall with mounting: 81 1/8 × 32 15/16 in. (206 × 83.7 cm) Overall with knobs: 81 1/8 × 35 7/8 in. (206 × 91.2 cm)
Credit Line: Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Nine robed figures seated around low tables beneath a framed mountain landscape painting
Detailed Description
The painting depicts nine figures gathered in a room, with a framed landscape painting positioned above them. The background of the room is a light, unadorned beige.At the top of the composition, a rectangular framed painting depicts a misty mountain landscape. Jagged, dark gray mountains rise from an expanse of light gray and white clouds or mist. A thin blue line outlines the inner edge of the painting's frame. On the right side of the landscape within the frame, a small vertical inscription in black characters is visible.Below the framed painting, nine figures are seated on the floor, arranged in three rows. All figures wear robes, primarily in shades of light brown, beige, and gray, with black ink outlines. Some figures also wear head coverings.In the uppermost row, three figures are present. The leftmost figure sits facing right, holding a small, dark, indistinct object. To the right of the leftmost figure, a figure reclines, facing left. Further to the right, another figure sits facing left, positioned near a small, low table holding a green vase with pink and red flowers.The middle row contains four figures. The leftmost figure in this row sits facing right, with one hand raised. Two central figures face each other; one appears to be looking down at a scroll. The rightmost figure in this row sits facing left, positioned near a small, low table with a dark pot and other small items.In the bottommost row, two figures are depicted. The leftmost figure leans forward over a long, unrolled scroll or piece of paper. The rightmost figure sits facing left, holding a brush or similar implement, with a small, dark, indistinct object nearby. Various small objects, including cups, a kettle, and writing tools, are scattered among the figures on the floor.The entire painted area is bordered by a decorative fabric, featuring a repeating geometric pattern in shades of brown and gold.
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