Banana Leaves
1798
unspecified
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
1798
unspecified
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Banana Leaves is a 1798 unspecified by Itō Jakuchū, a Nihonga work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a close-up of large, dark green banana leaves. The leaves are arranged in a diagonal pattern, with some overlapping others. They have long, wavy edges and lighter green veins. In the background, there is a light beige color. There are some faint, circular shapes on the leaves that look like they might be bubbles or water droplets. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out other works by the artist, Itō Jakuchū.
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