宮川一笑筆 武士と若衆|Samurai and Wakashu (Male Youth)
The Met
Artist: Miyagawa Isshō(Japanese, 1689–1780)
Date: early 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 33 3/8 × 17 5/16 in. (84.8 × 44 cm) Overall with mounting: 70 1/4 × 22 3/8 in. (178.4 × 56.8 cm) Overall with knobs: 70 1/4 × 24 1/8 in. (178.4 × 61.3 cm)
Credit Line: Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2018
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Standing figure in red kimono, seated bearded figure, patterned rug, and hanging wisteria
Detailed Description
The central image area features a light tan or beige background. At the top, a small, light green wisteria plant hangs from a thin, curved golden structure, with several long, white flower clusters dangling downwards. In the lower half, two figures are positioned on a large, rectangular rug with a complex geometric pattern in shades of brown, beige, and white, bordered in red. The rug is angled, with its bottom edge parallel to the bottom of the image. On the left, a standing figure faces right, slightly turned towards the seated figure. This figure wears an elaborate red kimono with white floral patterns, a wide black and gold striped obi, and a blue and white patterned undergarment visible at the sleeves and hem. Their hair is styled in a dark, upswept fashion. They hold a closed fan with a blue and white pattern in their right hand, extended towards the seated figure. On the right, a bearded figure is seated on the rug, leaning back against a red and black plaid cushion or garment. This figure wears a yellow kimono with a subtle pattern, and a dark plaid outer garment or blanket draped over their lower body and legs. They have a dark mustache and beard, and their dark hair is pulled back with a shaved forehead. Their left hand rests on their lap. On the rug between the two figures, near the standing figure's feet, are a piece of white paper, a small dark object, and a thin dark stick. To the right, near the seated figure, is a red, fan-shaped object and a small, dark, lidded pot. The image is framed by a top and bottom border of patterned fabric in gold, blue, and brown stripes, and side borders of dark brown fabric with a subtle checkered pattern and gold floral motifs.
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