鶴図|Cranes
The Met
Artist: Nagasawa Rosetsu 長澤蘆雪(Japanese, 1754–1799)
Date: late 1780s
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Pair of hanging scrolls; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image (each scroll): 61 7/16 x 35 7/8 in. (156 x 91.2 cm) Overall with mounting (each scroll): 84 x 36 3/4 in. (213.4 x 93.3 cm) Overall with knobs (each scroll): 84 x 39 1/4 in. (213.4 x 99.7 cm)
Credit Line: Fishbein-Bender Collection, Gift of T. Richard Fishbein and Estelle P. Bender, 2011
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A tall white crane with a black neck and red head stands on a light background
Detailed Description
A single crane is rendered in an ink wash style on a vertical composition. The crane stands centrally, facing directly forward, its long, slender body occupying most of the vertical space. Its small head, positioned at the top, has a prominent red patch on its crown and a dark, pointed beak. The long, thin neck is rendered in dark grey or black ink, gradually widening into the bird's body. The main body of the crane is depicted in white, with subtle outlines defining its form. The tips of its wings, visible on either side of its lower back, are rendered in dark grey or black, contrasting with the white body. Two very long, thin legs, also in dark grey or black, extend downwards, ending in splayed, three-toed feet with small claws. The background is a soft, light grey wash, with subtle horizontal brushstrokes creating a diffused appearance. The central image is framed by a series of borders. The top and bottom borders are a textured brownish-gold. The side borders are a muted grey with a repeating, subtle pattern resembling stylized clouds or waves.
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