蜀山人（大田南畝）・式亭三馬他 諸家書画寄書|Drawings and Poems by Various Artists
The Met
Artist: Teisai Hokuba|Shikitei Sanba|Kitao Masanobu (Santō Kyōden)|Shokusanjin (Ōta Nanpo)(Japanese, 1771–1844)
Date: ca. 1814
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 60 × 18 1/2 in. (152.4 × 47 cm) Overall with mounting: 81 × 24 7/8 in. (205.7 × 63.2 cm) Overall with knobs: 81 × 27 5/8 in. (205.7 × 70.2 cm)
Credit Line: Fishbein-Bender Collection, Gift of T. Richard Fishbein and Estelle P. Bender, in celebration of the Museum’s 150th Anniversary, 2019
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A vertical scroll features a snow-capped mountain, various figures, animals, plants, and extensive calligraphy
Detailed Description
The artwork is a vertical scroll featuring a series of ink drawings and calligraphy on a light-colored paper background, framed by a green border with a subtle floral pattern. At the top, a large, snow-capped mountain with a broad base and a pointed peak dominates the upper portion, rendered in light gray and white washes. Calligraphy in black ink is arranged in vertical columns to the left and right of the mountain. Below the mountain on the right, a tall, gnarled pine tree with dark green needles stands. On the left, a cluster of plants with broad, lobed leaves and small, light blue flowers appears. A small, brown bird perches on a branch on the right. On the right, a group of three figures in robes are seated around a low table. Below them, two dark birds with pointed wings fly. To the left, a crab with prominent claws is shown. A lone figure in a simple robe sits on the ground on the left. On the right, a group of five standing figures, rendered in light ink, are depicted. Below the seated figure on the left, a person with a large, round hat and a drum is shown with one leg raised and arms extended, as if in motion. To the right, another robed figure sits at a low desk, seemingly writing. The lower section includes a large, dark-scaled fish, possibly a carp, positioned centrally. A small bird with outstretched wings flies to the left of the fish. On the bottom right, a branch with dark, bare limbs and delicate light-colored blossoms extends upwards. On the bottom left, a flowering plant with large, multi-petaled blooms and green leaves is depicted. Several small, round, light brown objects, possibly fruit, are scattered near the bottom center. Calligraphy continues to fill the spaces between the visual elements throughout the scroll.
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