照山元瑶筆 隠元隆琦 ・ 木庵性瑫賛 一葉観音図 (Ichiyō Kannon zu)|Kannon on a Lotus Petal
The Met
Artist: Muan Xingtao (Mokuan Shōtō) 木庵性瑫|Yinyuan Longqui (Ingen Ryūki) 隱元隆琦|Shōzan Gen’yō 照山元瑶(Chinese, 1611–1684)
Date: 1672
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 16 9/16 × 23 7/16 in. (42 × 59.5 cm) Overall with mounting: 53 3/8 × 29 in. (135.6 × 73.7 cm) Overall with knobs: 53 3/8 × 31 1/8 in. (135.6 × 79.1 cm)
Credit Line: Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2018
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Figure in white robes on a pink lotus petal floating on water, flanked by text
Detailed Description
A vertical painting depicts a central figure seated on a large lotus petal, floating on water, flanked by columns of black script and red seals. The figure has light skin, a neutral expression, and dark hair styled with an elaborate gold and red headdress. They wear flowing white robes that drape around them, with hints of green and red visible beneath. A large, pale circular halo is positioned behind their head. The figure's hands are gently clasped or resting in their lap. They are seated on a prominent, light pinkish-orange lotus petal, which has visible veins and appears to be floating on stylized light blue waves. To the left of the figure, three columns of vertical black script are present, accompanied by three red square seals. To the right, four columns of vertical black script are visible, with two red square seals. The background is a plain, light grey or pale blue. The central painted area is framed by a dark brown border, which is then surrounded by a wider, light beige border featuring a subtle floral or foliate pattern.
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