俵屋宗達工房 狗図|Puppy
The Met
Artist: Studio of Tawaraya Sōtatsu 俵屋宗達工房
Date: early 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Dimensions: Image: 32 × 15 1/4 in. (81.3 × 38.7 cm) Overall with mounting: 65 1/8 × 15 1/4 in. (165.4 × 38.7 cm)
Credit Line: Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2022
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dark, stout animal with a curled tail on a light scroll, within decorative borders
Detailed Description
A vertical scroll painting features a dark, stout, four-legged animal, likely a dog or puppy, positioned in the lower center against a plain, light beige background. The animal is depicted in shades of dark gray and black, with lighter outlines that give it a soft, rounded appearance. It faces left, with its head lowered as if sniffing the ground. Its small, pointed ears are visible, and a single white dot with a dark pupil indicates an eye. The animal has short, thick legs and a tail that curls upwards and forwards over its back, featuring a small star-like pattern near its tip. The main panel of the painting is bordered on the top and bottom by a dark reddish-brown band with repeating gold floral or geometric motifs. The entire composition is framed by wider, gold-colored side borders, which also show faint patterns. A small, faint red seal or mark is visible in the lower right quadrant of the main panel, below the animal's hind legs.
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