6 monkeys: adult and baby at L; pair wrestling at center; walking and seated monkeys at R

Monkeys, July 1887

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Gift of Alfred and Ingrid Lenz Harrisonexpand_more  2002.143.1

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Mori Kansai was the grandson of Mori Sosen (1747–1821), who was famous for his paintings of monkeys—including a work hanging nearby. Kansai chose the same subject for this painting, but his approach was much looser and more spontaneous. Kansai used a wide, flat brush and did not render the hair as finely and meticulously as his grandfather did.

Details
Title
Monkeys
Artist Life
1814 - 1894
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2002.143.1
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6 monkeys: adult and baby at L; pair wrestling at center; walking and seated monkeys at R