Untitled
The Met
Artist: Maruyama Ōkyo 円山応挙(Japanese, 1733–1795)
Date: right screen: 1774; left screen: 1793
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color and gold on paper
Dimensions: Each: Image: 60 9/16 in. × 11 ft. 7 1/2 in. (153.9 × 354.4 cm)
Credit Line: Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A gray bird flies above subtle water ripples and dark reeds on a light beige background
Detailed Description
A single bird, rendered in shades of gray and black, is positioned slightly left of the center of the composition. Its wings are spread upwards and slightly back, and its body is angled downwards, appearing to be in mid-flight or landing. The background is a uniform, light, warm beige color. Subtle, lighter gray washes emanate from beneath the bird, suggesting water ripples or mist. In the lower right portion of the composition, sparse, dark gray and black reeds or tall grasses emerge from the bottom edge, extending upwards. These reeds are depicted with thin, sharp strokes. More subtle gray washes are visible around the base of the reeds, further suggesting a watery environment. A small, red square seal and black text are visible in the bottom right corner.
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