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Monkeys by a Stream
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The two monkeys in this painting are Japanese macaques. The one in front dangles its left leg over a sharply angled rock, surveying the land beyond a fast-moving mountain stream. A smaller monkey sits behind it, looking directly ahead as if it realizes it is being watched. The artist used just a few highly contrasting warm and cool colors, sweeping brushstrokes over ink washes, and loose lines to create a scene that powerfully evokes the mentally engaged state of the two animals.
| Artist / Maker | Nagasawa Rosetsu |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1796 |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) |
| Medium | hanging scroll; ink and color on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall: 164.4 x 95.4 cm (64 3/4 x 37 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Japanese painter, 1754-1799 Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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