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Geese, Peonies and Grasses (pair with 2003/1.394.2)

Hasegawa Settei

Artwork Details

Geese, Peonies and Grasses (pair with 2003/1.394.2)
circa 1850-1882
Hasegawa Settei
ink and color on gray-washed silk
42 9/16 x 15 in. (108 x 38.1 cm); ;
Gift of Helmut Stern
2003/1.394.1

Description

Subject Matter:

In Japanese culture, peonies are a symbol of bravery and honor. The symbolism of the goose is closely connected to its migration patterns of flight and travel home. The subject matter of bird and flower is a common theme in much of Japanese art.

Physical Description:

The subjects of this hanging scroll are as the title suggests, geese, peonies, and grasses. There are two guys one in front of the other. The front goose has a brown coloration and a white belly while the one behind it is of white coloration. The peonies and grasses are to the left. The plants reach three-fourths up the page as there is much negative space in this painting. The painting is very detailed and uses color and ink. There is an inscription on the bottom left under the plants followed by a red seal.

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