元 佚名 墨龍圖 軸|Dragon
The Met
Artist: Muqi|Unidentified(Chinese, active ca. 1250–80)
Date: 14th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Dimensions: 31 11/16 x 15 7/8 in. (80.5 x 40.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kwan S. Wong, 1986
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Faint drawing of a dragon's head and upper body on a dark scroll with a patterned border
Detailed Description
The image displays a vertical scroll with a faint, monochromatic drawing of a dragon's head and upper body. The central rectangular panel is a dark, muted brown or charcoal gray, showing a subtle vertical grain or texture. The dragon's head is positioned in the upper half of this central panel and oriented slightly towards the left. Its form is rendered with light brown or gold-toned lines, creating a subtle contrast against the darker background. The dragon has large, round eyes with distinct pupils, a broad snout, and an open mouth revealing teeth and a tongue-like shape. Two prominent, pointed horns extend upwards from its head, and intricate, spiky details resembling scales or hair frame its face and neck. Above and to the left of the dragon's head, faint, swirling shapes suggest clouds or mist. The dragon's body extends downwards, gradually fading into the dark background. The central panel is bordered on all four sides by a lighter, pale gold or beige frame, which is approximately one-fifth the width of the central panel. This border features a repeating, subtle pattern of stylized floral or cloud motifs, rendered in a slightly darker shade of gold.
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