田能村竹田筆 竹林双鶴図|Pair of Cranes in Bamboo Grove
The Met
Artist: Tanomura Chikuden 田能村竹田(Japanese, 1777–1835)
Date: ca. early 1830s
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 42 3/4 × 14 5/16 in. (108.6 × 36.4 cm) Overall with mounting: 78 7/8 × 19 1/8 in. (200.3 × 48.6 cm)
Credit Line: Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2022
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Two cranes with red crowns call amidst bamboo and snow on a vertical scroll painting
Detailed Description
A vertical scroll painting depicts two cranes amidst bamboo and snow, set against a light yellowish-brown background. The painting is framed by a green fabric border with a repeating floral pattern and thin gold-brown strips. In the lower half, two large cranes stand prominently. Both have white bodies, long black necks, and black tail feathers. Each crane has a distinct red patch on its head. Their beaks are open and pointed upwards. The crane on the left is slightly in front of the one on the right. Numerous bamboo stalks and leaves are scattered throughout the composition. In the foreground, bamboo appears in various sizes, some with delicate leaves. In the upper half, bamboo stalks and leaves are depicted with a lighter, almost white wash, suggesting they are covered in snow or frost. A faint, large circular shape, possibly a moon, is visible in the upper background, partially obscured by bamboo. Wavy lines in the middle ground might represent water or mist. The ground beneath the cranes is rendered with subtle ink washes, creating gentle slopes and shadows.
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