Untitled
The Met
Artist: Nukina Kaioku(Japanese, 1778–1863)
Date: 1833
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 11 7/8 in. × 7 in. (30.2 × 17.8 cm) Overall with mounting: 39 7/8 × 12 5/8 in. (101.3 × 32 cm) Overall with knobs: 39 7/8 × 14 7/8 in. (101.3 × 37.8 cm)
Credit Line: Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A vertical ink and color image of mountains, red-leafed trees, and small structures
Detailed Description
This vertical image shows a mountainous landscape rendered in ink and light colors on a light, cream-colored ground. A large, light-toned mountain or cliff face occupies the right side, extending from the top to the bottom. Its surface is textured with vertical and diagonal brushstrokes in dark gray and black. On the left, a smaller, similarly textured mountain rises, partially obscured by a dense cluster of trees. Numerous trees with delicate branches and clusters of red foliage are scattered across the mountainsides, visible in the middle and lower left. Some trees also display dark green or black foliage, especially on the upper slopes. In the mid-left, among the red-leafed trees, is a small, simple structure with a dark roof, possibly a house or pavilion, connected by a small bridge or pathway that ascends the slope. The lower portion of the image features a rocky foreground with dark, rounded boulders and lighter, irregular patches. A narrow path or stream winds through this area, leading towards a very small, simple hut with a dark roof visible at the bottom right. The upper left corner contains vertical lines of black calligraphic text and a red seal impression. The overall palette includes grays, blacks, and light browns, with red accents from the foliage.
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