Monkeys 1800 - 1833

Mori Yūsen's "Monkeys" is a Japanese hanging scroll painting, created between 1800 and 1833, depicting a pair of monkeys standing on snow-covered ground, partially obscured by a large, winged creature. This painting, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the *ukiyo-e* style, popular in Edo period Japan. The work showcases Yūsen's mastery of ink and wash techniques, creating a delicate yet striking composition that captures the essence of the animal figures.