雪中縁先美人図|Beauty on a Veranda in Snow
The Met
Artist: Sakai Hōitsu 酒井抱一(Japanese, 1761–1828)
Date: ca. 1794–95
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 29 1/8 × 12 3/16 in. (74 × 31 cm) Overall with knobs: 57 7/8 × 19 1/8 in. (147 × 48.5 cm) Overall with mounting: 57 7/8 × 17 3/16 in. (147 × 43.7 cm)
Credit Line: Fishbein-Bender Collection, Gift of T. Richard Fishbein and Estelle P. Bender, in celebration of the Museum’s 150th Anniversary, 2020
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A figure in a red and white patterned garment looks over their shoulder against a golden background
Detailed Description
A vertical artwork depicts a standing figure, viewed from behind, slightly turned to the left, looking over their left shoulder. The figure wears a long, flowing garment, predominantly red, with wide white sleeves and a white collar. The white sections and the lower part of the red garment are adorned with a repeating pattern of dark, possibly black, floral or leaf motifs. A wide, white sash is tied around the waist. The figure's dark hair is styled in an elaborate updo. The background is a plain, light golden-brown color, possibly gold leaf, with numerous small, scattered white flecks across its surface. To the right of the figure, a vertical element resembling a bamboo blind or screen is partially visible. The figure stands on a light-colored surface with faint horizontal lines, suggesting floorboards. On the right side of the golden background, near the figure's lower body, there is a column of vertical text followed by a small red seal. The artwork is framed by a wide, dark blue border featuring a repeating pattern of gold floral motifs and swirling cloud-like shapes.
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