Accession Number
2003/1.402

Title
Tanuki (raccoon dog) and Bamboo in the Snow

Artist(s)
Konoshima Ōkoku

Object Creation Date
early 20th century

Medium & Support
Hanging scroll, ink on silk

Dimensions
45 1/2 in x 10 3/8 in (115.57 cm x 26.35 cm);3 9/16 in x 19 5/16 in x 3 13/16 in (9.05 cm x 49.05 cm x 9.68 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Helmut Stern

Subject matter
A tanuki, or racoon dog, is seen peering over its shoulder on a snowy hill. Its footprints disappear in the snow behind it. Bamboo rise from out of view on the bottom right, and dominate the upper register of the image. The scene has a sense of temporality.

Physical Description
A tanuki, or racoon dog, is seen peering over its shoulder on a snowy hill. Its footprints disappear in the snow behind it. Bamboo rise from out of view on the bottom right, and dominate the upper register of the image. This painting mounted on a hanging scroll also includes elaborate gold fabric with repeating designs.

Primary Object Classification
Painting

Primary Object Type
hanging scroll

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
bamboo (material)
hanging scrolls
ink
snow (precipitation)