Artwork Page for Monkeys

Details / Information for Monkeys

Monkeys

early 1800s

Mori Sosen 森狙仙

(Japanese, 1747–1821)
Culture
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Medium
hanging scroll; ink and light color on silk
Measurements
Painting only: 34.2 x 45.2 cm (13 7/16 x 17 13/16 in.); Including mounting: 115.5 x 62.1 cm (45 1/2 x 24 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Charlotte van der Veer 1990.129
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
Not on view
Print
A hanging scroll with ink and light color on silk depicts a large monkey cradling a smaller one. Facing left, the larger monkey looks down at the offspring tucked against its chest; both feature dense, gray-brown fur rendered with fine brushstrokes. Sparse green and brown ferns grow from a low mound flanking the pair. On the right, vertical Japanese calligraphy and a square red seal mark the cream background.

Monkeys

early 1800s

Mori Sosen

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

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork