Painting study · Ink painting
Festival of Insectsc. 1615–1868 · Study 1988.16
Motsurin Jōtō (Japanese, d. 1492)
c. 1615–1868
Recorded as Hanging scroll; ink on paper, this horizontal work measures 45 × 30.7 cm using the museum’s image dimensions. Explore the museum’s context and compare the format with a wall of your choice.
Museum collection reference. This work is not offered for sale by Physical Art For Crypto. Museum attribution does not imply a partnership or endorsement.
Context from the museum
This painting depicts humanlike figures with antennae engaged in a festival procession. They transport a gourd like a float, with two teams pulling ropes in front, and others maneuvering it with poles from behind. They are accompanied by flutes and drums, urged on by a dancer holding a fan and a branch. The inscription is attributed to the monk-painter Motsurin Jōtō (Bokusai), well known in Japan as a disciple of Ikkyū Sōjun and an accomplished portrait artist.
Museum description reproduced from its CC0 open-access record. Read the original catalog entry.
Read the dimensions before the image
The selected image measurement for Festival of Insects is 45 cm wide and 30.7 cm high, equivalent to approximately 17.7 × 12.1 inches. Dividing width by height gives a format ratio of 1.47:1. The rectangular bounding area is 0.14 square meters; it describes the measured footprint, not the amount of paint or the monetary value.
On an illustrative 300 cm wall, the recorded width occupies 15.0% of the span before adding a frame. A centered placement leaves approximately 127.5 cm on each side before adding a frame. These are calculations by Physical Art For Crypto using museum measurements. They are not the museum’s display recommendations.
Questions to bring to your own collection
With Festival of Insects in view, identify one feature you can point to, then distinguish what the museum records from your personal response. Keep its medium, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, in your notes when comparing contemporary works.
- Which part of this horizontal composition catches your eye first?
- Would a 45 cm width still suit the space after allowing for furniture and a frame?
- What surface detail would you need to see in person or in a close photograph?
Explore physical scale
How large would this format feel on your wall?
Use this museum work’s recorded format as a reference. Adjust a blank wall and optional frame allowance to compare proportions. The museum painting is an educational reference and is not for sale here.
Calculation: outside width = recorded width + twice your frame allowance. This is a proportion study, not an installation assessment. It excludes furniture, hardware, load capacity, depth and delivery clearance. The display image may include margins absent from the recorded measurement.
Compare formats with the studio collection
These Lei-Kol works have the closest width-to-height ratios in the current catalog. This is a geometry comparison, not a claim of artistic similarity, equivalent value, or association with the museum artist.
| Painting | Width × height | Format ratio | USD catalog price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar | 60 × 48 in | 1.25:1 | $3,499 |
| Brick and Mortar | 60 × 48 in | 1.25:1 | $3,499 |
| Dominion | 60 × 48 in | 1.25:1 | $3,499 |
Availability and delivery costs must be confirmed for the individual order.
Related studies
1600s · Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Gibbons Reaching for the Moon
Kano Tan’yū (Japanese, 1602–1674) · Hanging scroll; ink and light color on silk
1600s · Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Summer and Winter Landscapes (one of a pair)
Kano Naonobu (Japanese, 1607–1650) · six-panel folding screen; ink on gold- and silver-decorated paper
early 1700s · Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Courtesan
Kaigetsudō Doshin (Japanese, active 1711–1736) · hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
late 1700s · Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Scenes from the Tale of Genji
Artist not recorded · Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, and gold on gilded paper
Ready to describe what you want in your own space?
Start an artwork inquiry ↗