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Orchids

Ike no Taiga

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a long, narrow composition with a beige background. A black border frames the artwork, with a gold decorative border at the top and bottom. In the bottom-left corner, a plant with long, thin green leaves and small purple flowers is painted in black ink. The plant's stem and leaves extend upwards and to the right, curving slightly. On the left side of the painting, several lines of black Japanese characters are written vertically. A small red square stamp is located below the text, and another small red stamp is positioned near the bottom of the plant. The overall style of the painting suggests traditional Japanese or Asian art, featuring a simple yet elegant design.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1749
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
185 × 622 px
Museum record:
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