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Monkey Hanging on to a Branch

1780

Mori Sosen 森狙仙

(Japanese, 1747–1821)
Culture
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Medium
hanging scroll; color on paper
Measurements
Overall: 68.6 x 25.7 cm (27 x 10 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John A. Hadden 1949.381
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A vertically oriented hanging scroll with ink and color on paper depicts a monkey with thick, fuzzy fur hanging from a spindly branch. Occupying the lower half, the monkey reaches upward, mouth agape and eyes wide. Delicate branches with scattered tan leaves and small green buds descend from the upper left. Calligraphy and two red seals mark the lower left corner against a misty, neutral background.

Monkey Hanging on to a Branch

1780

Mori Sosen

(Japanese, 1747–1821)
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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