Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 12th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Distemper on wood
Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 12 15/16 in. (5.7 x 32.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eisenberg, 1984
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two horizontal painted wooden panels depict multiple narrative scenes with figures, architecture, an elephant, and trees
Detailed Description
Two long, horizontal, rectangular wooden panels are stacked vertically with a space between them, against a plain white background. Both panels are painted with a series of narrative scenes, primarily in shades of red, blue-green, and light brown, with some white and black details. The paint appears somewhat faded and worn in areas. The top panel, from left to right, begins with a seated figure with a circular form behind their head and clasped hands within an arched niche. Next, another seated figure is shown near a columned structure, with a small circular hole visible. Following this, a standing figure faces right, with a smaller figure crouching under a tree. Further right, a reclining figure rests on a bed-like structure, accompanied by another seated figure. Two more figures interact, and another small circular hole is visible. The far right shows a seated and a standing figure, with the panel edge appearing irregular. The bottom panel, also from left to right, starts with multiple figures, some carrying large, round objects. Next, a group of figures surrounds a white elephant adorned with a saddle-like covering, with a small circular hole visible. More figures, some seated and some standing, are depicted in various interactions. The far right shows a seated figure with a circular form behind their head and clasped hands, similar to the first figure on the top panel, and the panel edge is irregular. The figures are depicted with stylized forms, often with dark outlines. The backgrounds alternate between solid red and blue-green sections, sometimes incorporating architectural elements or trees.
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