Untitled
The Met
Artist: Shibata Zeshin(Japanese, 1807–1891)
Date: late 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Fan painting mounted as album leaf; tempera on paper
Dimensions: Overall: 13 x 23 5/8 in. (33 x 60 cm) Image: 7 1/2 x 20 7/8 in. (19.1 x 53 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Gifts, Bequests, and Funds from various donors, by exchange, 1952
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Fan-shaped painting on gold-flecked background with green leaves, pink and white blossoms, and a red seal
Detailed Description
A rectangular artwork features a fan-shaped painting set against a gold-flecked background. The background is a light golden-brown, densely speckled with small, irregular gold flakes, creating a shimmering texture. A thin, plain brown border frames the entire rectangular piece. The fan-shaped painting occupies the central area, its curved edges defining its form. The fan's surface is a light, creamy beige or off-white, with subtle variations in tone. On the left side of the fan, a cluster of long, slender leaves extends diagonally upwards and to the right. These leaves are painted in shades of muted green and brown, with visible brushstrokes. Towards the upper right portion of the fan, several soft, cloud-like forms are depicted. These forms are primarily white, with hints of very pale pink and a touch of light blue-grey in the upper left of this cluster. Near the bottom left of the fan, nestled among the lower parts of the leaves, is a small, rectangular red seal. Above and slightly to the left of the seal, a few faint, dark brushstrokes resemble stylized characters or writing.
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