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Japanese Drawing

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Japanese drawing by an unknown artist. The artwork features a piece of aged paper with a light-brown color and visible creases, suggesting it has been folded. The paper is secured at the top and bottom by two black clips. The drawing consists of dark-brown brushstrokes on the paper, forming abstract shapes resembling a plant or tree with curved lines and splatters. In the bottom-right corner, there is a vertical line of Japanese text. The background of the image is white, indicating the artwork is placed on a white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
On paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
589 × 624 px
Museum record:
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