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Finger Painting of a Landscape

Ike no Taiga

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A long, narrow painting on a beige background with a brown border; the border has a gold-colored woven pattern. The painting depicts a landscape scene with a large hill or mountain on the left side taking up most of the top half. The top half shows clouds and sky. The bottom half displays a body of water with a small boat containing a single figure. Trees line the shore on the left. The painting features a mix of gray, black, and brown colors. Japanese calligraphy appears vertically along the bottom-left corner. Two red seals are visible near the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
246 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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