Bear and Crab

Mori Ippô (mentioned on object), 1808 - 1871

Just like Sosen, Ippo strove to express the essence of animals in ink. He made an interesting composition juxtaposing the large bear with the small crab and the pale rock with the dark bear. The interaction between the animals provides a cheerful note. This kind of visually creative work was in great demand in Kyoto’s art market.

  • Artwork typehanging scroll
  • Object numberAK-RAK-2015-2-2
  • Dimensionsheight 57.8 cm x width 80.5 cm, height 8.7 cm x width 112 cm x depth 8.7 cm
  • Physical characteristicssumi and light colour on paper

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Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Bear on rock surveying small crab
    • Bear and Crab

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-2015-2-2

  • Description

    Hangrolschildering in doos.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • label, box: ‘Mori Ippo’
    • signature
    • seal

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Mori Ippô (mentioned on object), Japan

  • Dating

    1808 - 1871

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    sumi and light colour on paper

  • Dimensions

    • height 57.8 cm x width 80.5 cm
    • height 8.7 cm x width 112 cm x depth 8.7 cm

This work is about

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of J.P. Filedt Kok, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    gift 2015-12-15

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Menno Fitski, 'Japanse schilderkunst uit bezit van de Vereniging van Vrienden der Aziatische Kunst', Aziatische Kunst 30/1 (2000), pp. 1-42 (no. 11).

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