親鸞上人絵伝|The Illustrated Life of Shinran (Shinran shōnin eden)
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: 17th–18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Set of four hanging scrolls; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Overall with knobs (Scroll A): 76 1/2 × 34 5/8 in. (194.3 × 87.9 cm) Overall with knobs (Scroll B): 76 1/4 × 34 5/8 in. (193.7 × 87.9 cm) Overall with knobs (Scroll C): 76 1/4 × 34 5/8 in. (193.7 × 87.9 cm) Overall with knobs (Scroll D): 76 × 34 5/8 in. (193 × 87.9 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, in honor of James C. Y. Watt, 2010
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Multi-panel artwork showing a sprawling complex of buildings, gardens, and many small figures
Detailed Description
The artwork is a wide, horizontal composition of multiple vertical panels. It presents a bird's-eye view of a large, interconnected complex of buildings and gardens, rendered in a detailed style. The background is predominantly a light gold or tan, with architectural elements in shades of brown, red, and blue. The composition is divided into numerous horizontal bands by stylized blue cloud-like forms, which visually separate areas. Within these bands, various buildings with red-tiled roofs and light-colored walls are depicted. Some buildings have open interiors revealing figures engaged in various activities. Gardens with green trees, shrubs, and occasional flowering plants are interspersed between structures. Ponds and streams with blue water are also visible. Numerous small figures, dressed in various garments, populate the areas. They are shown walking, conversing, riding horses, and participating in various gatherings, both indoors and outdoors. Some figures appear to be gathered in courtyards, possibly observing or participating in activities. The scale of the figures is small relative to the expansive architectural and landscape elements.
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