蟹図［表］ 牡丹図［裏］大衝立|Crabs and Peonies
The Met
Artist: Itō Jakuchū 伊藤若冲(Japanese, 1716–1800)
Date: mid-18th century, before 1766
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Double-sided freestanding screen (tsuitate); ink and gold on paper
Dimensions: Image (each): 51 3/4 × 55 1/8 in. (131.5 × 140 cm) Overall with frame and feet: H. 58 in. (147.3 cm); W. 62 in. (157.5 cm); D. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2022
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A gold panel features an ink painting of a gnarled tree and delicate flower, framed by dark wood
Detailed Description
The artwork is a rectangular panel with a dark, possibly wooden, frame and two curved feet at the bottom. The central area of the panel is covered in a shimmering gold background. On this gold surface, an ink painting is visible. In the upper left, a small, faint inscription of characters is visible. The left side of the painting is dominated by a large, dark, and gnarled form, possibly a tree trunk or rock, with lighter, textured areas suggesting foliage or moss. This form extends from the bottom left upwards and towards the center. Extending from the upper part of this form, a slender, curving stem reaches upwards and to the right, culminating in a single, open flower with delicate petals, rendered in fine ink lines. The lower right portion of the painting shows a series of swirling, dark ink lines that create a sense of movement, possibly representing water, mist, or wind. The ink work varies from dark, solid lines to lighter, more translucent washes, creating depth and texture against the gold background.
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