Moon and autumn plants

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Period
late 18th-early 19th century -
Geography
Japan -
Material
Ink, color, and gold on paper -
Dimension
H x W: 110.8 x 37.1 cm (43 5/8 x 14 5/8 in) -
Accession Number
F1981.22 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1981.22
Object Details
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Artist
Yoshimura Kokei (1770-1836) -
Description
The palest tints of transluscent color and ink create an ethereal image of a full moon in a misty atmosphere. Slender fronds of pampas grass (susuki) and a clump of chrysanthemums sway toward the right as if blown by a slight breeze. The yellow color of chrysanthemum blossoms is the slightest tint, and the contours of the blossoms is the contour of the blossoms are blurred rather than delineated. The green tones of leaves are muted by a greys of ink. The mist is represented by washes of gold and gives a shimmering, decorative effect. -
Signatures
Signature of the artist at the lower left. -
Marks
Seal of the artist at the lower left. -
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Exhibition History
Autumn Colors (October 19, 1984 to December 20, 1984) -
Origin
Japan -
Credit Line
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment -
Type
Painting -
Restrictions and Rights
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