清 王素 東山報捷圖 軸|Bringing the Message of Victory to Dongshan
The Met
Artist: Wang Su(Chinese, 1794–1877)
Date: 1862
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 56 1/2 x 31 3/4 in. (143.5 x 80.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, in memory of La Ferne Hatfield Ellsworth, 1986
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A man on horseback approaches a house with figures on a porch, a large tree nearby.
Detailed Description
A vertical composition shows muted colors, primarily greens, grays, and light browns, against a pale, washed background. In the upper left, a large tree with a light-colored trunk and numerous green leaves occupies the left side, its branches extending towards the upper right. Below the tree, rocky formations and smaller trees with light brown foliage are visible. On the right side of the mid-ground, a building with a dark, tiled roof features a raised porch or veranda. Four figures are gathered on this porch. Two men, dressed in light-colored robes, are seated at a low, dark table. One of these men has a long, light beard. A third man stands behind the table, also in a light robe. To their right, a smaller figure, possibly a child, kneels on the porch floor. The porch has dark railings and supports. Behind the figures, windows with vertical bars are visible. In the lower left quadrant, a man with a beard, wearing a light robe and a blue head covering, rides a dark-colored horse. The horse appears in motion, facing left. A low fence or wall, composed of vertical elements, extends from the lower right towards the center, separating the path from the building grounds. In the upper right corner, a column of vertical text in black ink is accompanied by a small red seal.
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