Untitled
The Met
Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige(Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1797–1858 Tokyo (Edo))
Date: 1848–54
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Diptych of hanging scrolls; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image (a): 36 7/16 in. × 13 in. (92.5 × 33 cm) Overall with mounting (a): 67 11/16 × 17 11/16 in. (172 × 44.9 cm) Overall with knobs (a): 67 11/16 × 19 1/2 in. (172 × 49.6 cm) Image (b): 36 7/16 × 12 15/16 in. (92.5 × 32.9 cm) Overall with mounting (b): 67 5/16 × 17 11/16 in. (171 × 44.9 cm) Overall with knobs: 67 5/16 × 19 5/8 in. (171 × 49.8 cm)
Credit Line: Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two vertical scrolls, hazy landscapes with islands, mountains, and water, one with a red sun
Detailed Description
Two vertical scroll paintings are displayed side-by-side against a dark background. Each scroll features a light brown top section with two decorative hanging straps, a dark brown border with a subtle patterned design framing the central painted area, and a plain light brown bottom section with a visible roller.The left scroll depicts a hazy, muted landscape. The central painted area is dominated by a light beige and pale brown wash, appearing as an atmospheric sky and water. In the upper center, a faint reddish-orange circle, possibly a sun or moon, is visible through the haze. Towards the mid-left, a dark, tree-covered island or landmass rises from the water, its contours softly defined. The water below is rendered with subtle horizontal brushstrokes. Small, indistinct forms, possibly boats or structures, appear near the island's base. Faint vertical text and a small red seal are present in the lower left of the painted section.The right scroll presents a similar hazy landscape. The background is a light beige and pale brown wash. In the upper right, distant, soft-edged mountains emerge from the mist, with one peak more prominent. Towards the mid-right, a rugged, dark island or rock formation with some vegetation is visible. In the lower right, a cluster of small, dark green pine trees stands on a low landmass. The foreground consists of water, depicted with subtle horizontal lines, blending into the background. Faint vertical text and a small red seal are located in the lower right of this painted section. Both scrolls utilize a limited palette of browns, beiges, and dark greens, contributing to a misty appearance.
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