秋夜長物語絵巻断簡|The Final Scene from A Long Tale for an Autumn Night (Aki no yonaga monogatari)
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: ca. 1400
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Fragment of a handscroll mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 12 3/16 x 18 3/16 in. (31 x 46.2 cm) Overall with mounting: 46 9/16 x 22 5/8 in. (118.3 x 57.5 cm)
Credit Line: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Foundation Fund, 2011
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Numerous robed figures on and around a red arched bridge, with buildings and a landscape
Detailed Description
This horizontal image depicts a scene with multiple figures, architectural elements, and natural landscapes, all partially obscured by wavy, light-colored cloud bands. The overall color palette is muted, featuring light blues, greens, and browns, accented by vibrant reds and some darker details. The scene is horizontally divided by several wavy, light-colored cloud bands that visually separate different areas. A red arched bridge with railings spans the middle of the composition, connecting two landmasses. On and around the bridge, numerous figures are depicted. Many figures wear robes; some have halos around their heads. On the left side of the bridge, a group of figures, some carrying objects or riding animals, appears to be approaching or crossing. Several figures with halos are walking on the bridge itself. Below the bridge on the left, more figures are gathered near a building with a distinctive roofline. Some figures appear to be kneeling or standing in groups. Further left and slightly above, more figures are visible, some with elaborate headwear. To the right of the bridge, a few figures are seen near a small structure. Further right and below, another building with a multi-tiered roof is visible, and more figures are scattered in the landscape, some engaged in activities like running or carrying items. The landscape includes pine trees, rolling hills, and a few flowering trees. The top and bottom edges of the image feature decorative borders, and the main scene is framed by a dark blue border with a subtle pattern.
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