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Rough Waves

Ogata Kōrin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two-panel folding screen depicting rough waves. The artwork is rendered on beige paper with a cracked texture; dark green shading in the background. Wavy lines in beige and dark green cover the screen; some with lines running the length to suggest movement; some have foamy tops. In the bottom right corner, a signature written vertically in black ink; partially obscured circle underneath. Black border around the screen.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1704–9
Medium
Two-panel folding screen; ink, color, and gold leaf on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 534 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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