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Tanuki (raccoon dog) and Bamboo in the Snow

Konoshima Ōkoku

Artwork Details

Tanuki (raccoon dog) and Bamboo in the Snow
early 20th century
Konoshima Ōkoku
Hanging scroll, ink on silk
45 1/2 in x 10 3/8 in (115.57 cm x 26.35 cm);3 9/16 in x 19 5/16 in x 3 13/16 in (9.05 cm x 49.05 cm x 9.68 cm)
Gift of Helmut Stern
2003/1.402

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Description

Subject Matter:

A tanuki, or racoon dog, is seen peering over its shoulder on a snowy hill. Its footprints disappear in the snow behind it. Bamboo rise from out of view on the bottom right, and dominate the upper register of the image. The scene has a sense of temporality.

Physical Description:

A tanuki, or racoon dog, is seen peering over its shoulder on a snowy hill. Its footprints disappear in the snow behind it. Bamboo rise from out of view on the bottom right, and dominate the upper register of the image. This painting mounted on a hanging scroll also includes elaborate gold fabric with repeating designs.

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