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Monkey and Bee

Okamoto Toyohiko

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a vertical, rectangular artwork titled "Monkey and Bee" by Okamoto Toyohiko. The artwork features a monkey positioned centrally on a tree branch that extends from the bottom-left corner to the middle-right side. The monkey is depicted with gray fur, a red face, and white eyes, facing left. The branch has sparse green leaves and a few knots. In the top-right corner, a small section of another branch with leaves is visible. A small bee is shown flying in the top-left corner. The background of the artwork is a light beige color with a thin green border around the edges. A small red seal is located in the bottom-right corner. The artwork appears to be a traditional Japanese scroll painting. The scroll has a light beige border around the artwork.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
353 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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