Artwork
森狙仙筆 烏骨鶏図|Silkies
森狙仙筆 烏骨鶏図|Silkies is an ink painting by the Baroque artist Mori Sosen. It dates from 1807 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2019.419.3
- Credit line
- Fishbein-Bender Collection, Gift of T. Richard Fishbein and Estelle P. Bender, in celebration of the Museum’s 150th Anniversary, 2019
About this work
Overview
This hanging scroll, created in 1807 by Mori Sosen, is a painting on silk using ink and color. It is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of chickens, including a rooster and hens, in various poses against a yellow background with scattered leaves and twigs. The birds are rendered in different plumage, including white, black, and white with black accents.
Technique & Style
The chickens are painted realistically, with detailed attention to their feathers and expressions. A range of colors, from pure white to deep black, creates a sense of depth and texture.
Artist & collection
