酒井抱一筆 楊柳観音図|Willow Kannon
The Met
Artist: Sakai Hōitsu(Japanese, 1761–1828)
Date: probably 1810s
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold leaf on silk
Dimensions: Image: 32 5/8 × 14 1/8 in. (82.9 × 35.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 76 × 18 5/8 in. (193 × 47.3 cm) Overall with knobs: 76 × 21 in. (193 × 53.3 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
Standing figure with elaborate crown, green halo, flowing robes, holding leafy branch on gold
Detailed Description
A vertical composition features a single standing figure against a plain gold background, framed by decorative borders. The figure, positioned centrally, faces slightly to the viewer's right with its head turned towards the viewer. An elaborate, multi-tiered crown, adorned with intricate gold and jewel-like details in red, blue, and green, sits atop the head. Dark hair frames a face with a small mouth, a thin mustache, and downcast eyes. A large, solid green circular halo is positioned behind the head. The figure wears richly adorned, flowing robes in shades of blue, gray, and white, featuring subtle patterns. A prominent necklace with colorful beads and a central green jewel adorns the chest. A blue and green sash is visible around the waist, and long, flowing sleeves extend downwards. The figure's right hand, on the viewer's left, gently holds a leafy green branch. The left hand is held lower, partially obscured by the drapery of the robes. The bare feet rest upon a pink lotus flower. The background is a uniform gold with a subtle, repeating geometric pattern. The artwork is bordered at the top and bottom by a blue band featuring a circular floral motif, while the side borders are a lighter gold with a different geometric pattern. Vertical text in black ink, accompanied by two red seals, is present on the right side of the gold background, near the figure's lower body.
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