Monkey Showman and Porter(?) in the Snow

Monkey Showman and Porter(?) in the Snow

Hokuga

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hokuga, one of Hokusai's disciples, was a skillful colorist. Two figures, vibrantly dressed, walk together along a dark shore that includes a pair of flying geese and a fence. The combination of brightness and darkness lends the painting an eerie feeling.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Monkey Showman and Porter(?) in the SnowMonkey Showman and Porter(?) in the SnowMonkey Showman and Porter(?) in the SnowMonkey Showman and Porter(?) in the SnowMonkey Showman and Porter(?) in the Snow

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.