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Hakuzosu the Fox-Spirit

Ōtagaki Rengetsu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The monochromatic painting depicts a fox-like creature wearing a head covering and robes. The creature has a long snout and pointed ears. Its head is covered with a white cloth that drapes down its back. The creature wears a dark robe with a black sash. It sits on a rocky outcropping with sparse vegetation. Thin, bare branches and leaves are drawn to the right and bottom of the figure. The background is a mottled grey and white. The overall style is simple and contemplative. The image is titled "Hakuzosu the Fox-Spirit" by Ōtagaki Rengetsu.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink, color, and silver on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
337 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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