明 阮祖德 老婦像 軸|Portrait of an Old Lady
The Met
Artist: Ruan Zude(Chinese, 16th or early 17th century)
Date: dated "xinyou" (1561 or 1621?)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 61 3/4 x 37 7/8 in. (156.8 x 96.2 cm)
Credit Line: Seymour Fund, 1959
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Full-length portrait of a person in a voluminous blue robe with a bird emblem, seated
Detailed Description
A full-length portrait depicts a person seated centrally against a plain, warm brown background. The individual has a light complexion and a small, delicate face. They wear a decorative headpiece with small red and blue elements. The person is dressed in a voluminous, bright blue robe with wide, flowing sleeves that obscure the hands. On the chest of the blue robe, a rectangular panel features a gold background with a white bird, possibly a crane, depicted in flight, along with some dark, abstract shapes or calligraphy. Beneath the blue robe, hints of a red garment with gold patterned fabric are visible on the sides, along with lighter-colored layers. The person is seated upright on a dark, simple chair or stool, only the base and legs of which are visible at the very bottom of the composition. The figure occupies most of the vertical space.
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