Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unidentified
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 28 1/2 x 22 31/32 in. (72.4 x 58.4 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Four bearded men in elaborate robes ride horses in two rows against a dark background
Detailed Description
A vertical rectangular artwork depicts four figures on horseback against a dark, plain background, framed by a decorative border. The composition is divided into two rows, with two figures in the upper half and two in the lower half. In the upper left, a bearded man with elaborate headwear and dark robes sits astride a light-toned horse. He holds a long, thin object diagonally across his body. The horse is depicted with its head turned slightly downwards. To the upper right, another bearded man, similarly attired with a distinct headpiece, rides a light-toned horse. He holds a shorter, thicker object horizontally in front of him. This horse also faces forward. In the lower left, a third bearded man, wearing dark robes and a cap, is mounted on a light-toned horse. His body is angled, and he appears to hold an object, though it is less distinct. The horse's head is visible, facing left. To the lower right, the fourth bearded man, dressed in dark and light-toned robes with a cap, sits on a light-toned horse. He holds an open scroll horizontally with both hands. The horses are generally depicted with decorative bridles and saddles. The entire image is surrounded by a light-toned border featuring intricate, repeating floral or geometric patterns.
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