Untitled
The Met
Artist: Soga Nichokuan(Japanese, active mid-17th century)
Date: early 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 45 3/16 x 20 3/16 in. (114.8 x 51.2 cm) Overall with mounting: 81 5/16 x 21 1/8 in. (206.5 x 53.7 cm) Overall with knobs: 22 13/16 in. (58 cm)
Credit Line: Fishbein-Bender Collection, Gift of T. Richard Fishbein and Estelle P. Bender, 2012
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An ink wash painting shows an owl perched on a gnarled pine branch before a large full moon
Detailed Description
A vertical ink wash painting depicts an owl perched on a pine branch against a large, pale full moon. The central image features a light-colored background, with a prominent circular moon dominating the upper right half of the composition. The moon is rendered as a large, light gray circle with faint, darker gray brushstrokes radiating slightly from its edges, creating a soft visual effect. In the upper left, a gnarled pine branch extends diagonally downwards and to the right. Its trunk is depicted with dark, textured lines, and clusters of sharp, dark pine needles are visible. An owl, rendered in shades of black and gray, is perched on a lower section of this branch, slightly to the right of the center. The owl faces forward, its body covered in intricate feather patterns. It has large, round eyes with dark pupils and light irises, and a small, dark beak. Its talons grip the branch. Below the owl and to the left, a small red square seal and faint, vertical script are visible on the light background.
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