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Monkey

Mori Sosen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting of a monkey on rectangular paper. The monkey sits on a ledge or rock. The monkey faces towards the left. The monkey has sharp fingernails. The body of the monkey fades into the background. The monkey's face is detailed. The background fades to white. The edges of the painting have a black border.

Artwork details

Date:
style of 18th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
212 × 624 px
Museum record:
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