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Deer and Monkeys

Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋暁斎

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a serene landscape with deer and monkeys. Two deer are in the foreground, one sitting on the left with large antlers and a white coat with brown spots, the other on the right with smaller antlers and a similar coat pattern. A tree with gnarled branches and foliage stands to the right, with two monkeys; one clinging to a branch above and another sitting on a knot of the tree. In the background, a body of water, distant mountains, and trees are visible. The color palette is predominantly shades of brown and gray, with a gold border around the edges. A small red seal is in the bottom-left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1887
Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
479 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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