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Deutzia Crenata

Ōtagaki Rengetsu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Deutzia Crenata by Ōtagaki Rengetsu: A painting of a plant with thin brown stems and sparse leaves and flowers. The plant has multiple stems. The leaves are oval-shaped and pointed. Some leaves are dark gray with a white center, while others are light gray. The flowers are white with five petals and a cluster of yellow centers. The background is a textured, off-white surface with horizontal lines.

Artwork details

Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
384 × 624 px
Museum record:
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