Untitled
The Met
Artist: Tsukioka Sessai(Japanese, 1761–1839)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and colors on silk
Dimensions: Image: 41 x 17 in. (104.1 x 43.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A scroll painting of a woman in a patterned kimono carrying a small figure
Detailed Description
The image is a vertical scroll painting featuring a single standing woman carrying a small figure on her back, set against a plain, light yellow-brown background. The scroll is framed by decorative borders: the side borders are dark blue-green with a repeating pattern of lighter blue cloud-like shapes, while the top and bottom borders are a rich brown with a subtle, intricate gold pattern. The woman, positioned in the lower half of the scroll, faces slightly to her right, with her head turned to look towards the viewer. She has pale skin, dark hair styled in a tall, elaborate bun, and delicate facial features with red lips. She wears a vibrant, long-sleeved kimono. The upper half of the kimono is primarily red with white and blue floral patterns. The lower half transitions into a patchwork of dark blue, green, and red sections, adorned with various patterns including white birds and floral motifs. Her left hand is visible, holding a small, green, leaf-like object. On her back, a small male figure is visible, positioned behind her left shoulder. He faces away from the viewer but his head is turned to his left, revealing a wrinkled face and a white beard. He wears a dark, patterned robe with gold accents and a tall, black hat. He appears to be holding a small, red object in his right hand. In the lower left corner of the scroll, there is vertical black text and two red square seals.
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