娘義太夫|Female Chanter for Jōruri Puppet Theater
The Met
Artist: Arai Kōu(Japanese, active early 20th century)
Date: ca. 1920
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 75 1/2 × 42 1/2 in. (191.8 × 108 cm) Overall with mounting: 116 1/4 × 51 5/8 in. (295.3 × 131.1 cm) Overall with knobs: 116 1/4 × 55 5/8 in. (295.3 × 141.3 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2013
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A woman in a green kimono kneels, holding a cup, with figures and a stringed instrument nearby
Detailed Description
A woman kneels on a pink cushion in a room, surrounded by various objects. The central figure, with pale skin and dark hair styled in an elaborate bun, wears a vibrant green kimono adorned with blue and red circular and floral patterns. A red undergarment is visible at her neck and sleeves. She holds a small white cup with red designs in her right hand, her gaze directed forward. To the left, two standing figures appear on a vertical panel, possibly a screen or painting. The figure on the left wears an orange kimono with detailed patterns, while the figure on the right is dressed in a purple kimono. Below these figures, a light-colored structure has a blue and white braided rope hanging from it. On the right, a long-necked stringed instrument, possibly a shamisen, leans against a light-colored wall. Above the instrument, dark calligraphic writing is visible on the wall. In the lower left foreground, an open green box containing several small, dark objects in compartments rests on the floor, with a gold ring beside it. To the lower right, next to the pink cushion, a stack of open books or papers with black text is arranged on the floor. The floor is a muted green, and the background wall is a light gray. The entire scene is framed by a light beige border with a subtle patterned top and bottom.
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