清 佚名 台南地區荷蘭城堡|Forts Zeelandia and Provintia and the City of Tainan
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist(Chinese, active 19th century)
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Wall hanging; ink and color on deerskin
Dimensions: Image: 59 1/4 × 80 3/4 in. (150.5 × 205.1 cm) Overall with decorative borders: 68 5/8 × 90 1/4 in. (174.3 × 229.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1909
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Map-like painting showing land with buildings, people, and a sea with ships and islands
Detailed Description
The painting is a horizontal rectangle, presenting a detailed, map-like scene. The upper half and the edges depict land, characterized by irregular, undulating brown and green terrain. Numerous small, stylized buildings with red, blue, or black roofs and white or brown walls are scattered across the land. Many tiny figures, dressed in simple garments, are depicted walking, carrying items, or riding animals. Some land areas are enclosed by low walls, creating distinct sections. A large, multi-building complex with prominent red roofs is situated in the upper right. The lower half and central area of the painting represent the sea, rendered in a light, muted blue-grey. This sea is densely populated with numerous ships, many featuring distinct green or red rectangular sails and multiple masts. Smaller boats with single sails or oars are also visible. Several small islands, each with a few buildings, dot the sea. A decorative border, featuring repeating geometric patterns and small figures, frames the entire composition.
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