Crane and Pine Tree with Rising Sun
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.A crane soars across the sun, and the evergreen pine tree complements the association of this avian species with longevity. The simple, bold image may be viewed as an abbreviated representation of Mount Hōrai, mythical island of the immortals, intended for display at the onset of the lunar calendar. Suzuki Kiitsu, pupil of Sakai Hōitsu (1761–1828), ensured the continuity of Rinpa art into modern times, enlivening a genre that might otherwise have become overly formulaic and static.
Artwork Details
- 鈴木其一筆 旭日松鶴図
- Title: Crane and Pine Tree with Rising Sun
- Artist: Suzuki Kiitsu (Japanese, 1796–1858)
- Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
- Date: early 19th century
- Culture: Japan
- Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Dimensions: Image: 17 11/16 x 23 1/4 in. (45 x 59 cm)
Overall with knobs: 57 1/2 x 31 9/16 in. (146 x 80.2 cm)
Overall with mounting: 57 1/2 × 29 5/16 in. (146 × 74.5 cm) - Classification: Paintings
- Credit Line: Lent by Fishbein-Bender Collection
- Object Number: L.2019.10.20a–e
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art