芭蕉図 (Bashō zu) |Banana Leaves
The Met
Artist: Itō Jakuchū 伊藤若冲(Japanese, 1716–1800)
Date: 1790s
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 43 1/2 × 16 7/8 in. (110.5 × 42.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 76 7/8 × 21 1/2 in. (195.3 × 54.6 cm) Overall with knobs: 76 7/8 × 23 5/8 in. (195.3 × 60 cm)
Credit Line: Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2020
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Vertical ink painting of large, dark leaves with circular water drops, framed by a gold border
Detailed Description
A vertical ink painting depicts several large leaves on a light paper background, framed by a patterned gold border. The leaves are rendered in varying shades of gray and black ink, showing prominent veins and a slightly textured surface. Numerous circular and oval shapes, representing water drops, are visible on the leaf surfaces, depicted as lighter areas that contrast with the darker ink of the leaves. A central, twisted stem or stalk runs vertically through the middle of the composition. The leaves overlap, creating a sense of depth. In the upper right portion of the painting, there are red seals and black calligraphic characters.
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