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百年無事人|For a hundred years [I have been] a person with no attachments
The Met
Artist: Jiun Sonja(Japanese, 1718–1804)
Date: late 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 46 1/2 × 10 7/8 in. (118.1 × 27.6 cm) Overall with mounting: 74 × 11 5/8 in. (188 × 29.5 cm) Overall with knobs: 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Morton Berman, in honor of Sylvan Barnet and William Burto, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Vertical scroll with five large, bold black calligraphy characters on a light ground, framed by patterned borders
Detailed Description
The image presents a tall, narrow vertical scroll. The central section features a light, cream-colored surface, likely paper or silk, dominated by five large, bold characters rendered in black ink calligraphy. The characters are arranged vertically, from top to bottom. The brushstrokes are thick and dynamic, exhibiting varying degrees of ink saturation and texture, with some areas appearing solid black and others showing lighter, drier brushwork. At the upper right of the central panel, above the first character, a small, rectangular red seal impression is visible. Further down, to the left of the fourth character, two more small, square red seal impressions are stacked vertically. The central calligraphic panel is bordered by a dark blue fabric adorned with a subtle, repeating pattern of gold or light brown floral motifs. At the very top and bottom of the scroll, wider horizontal bands of a patterned fabric in gold and light brown display a more intricate, woven design. The entire scroll is set against a plain, dark background.
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