Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 12th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Distemper on wood
Dimensions: 2 3/32 x 17 7/16 in. (5.3 x 44.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Richard and Peggy Danziger, 1986
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A long, horizontal painted panel shows seven seated figures in arched compartments, each with distinct poses
Detailed Description
A long, horizontal painted wooden panel features seven distinct compartments, each containing a seated figure or group of figures. The panel is rectangular with a slightly irregular, worn edge on the left. Each compartment is framed by an arch, typically with a red or green background, and separated by vertical dark bands. The leftmost compartment shows a light-skinned figure with multiple arms, seated on a patterned cushion. The figure's upper body is bare, and the lower body is draped in light fabric. The background is red, and the arch is outlined in white and black. The second compartment depicts a light-skinned figure seated on a patterned cushion, holding an object in one hand. This figure also has a bare upper body and light-colored lower garments, set against a red background. The third compartment features a light-skinned figure seated with legs crossed and hands resting in its lap, with a dark, snake-like form rising behind the head. The figure holds a small object in one hand. A circular hole is visible in the panel to the right of this figure's head. The background is light yellow, and the arch is outlined in red. The central fourth compartment is wider, containing a large, red-skinned figure seated centrally, flanked by two smaller, light-skinned figures. The central figure has multiple arms and a disc-like element behind the head. All three figures are seated on cushions against a red background. The fifth compartment shows a light-skinned figure seated on a cushion, holding an object in one hand, with the other hand raised. A circular hole is visible in the panel to the left of this figure's head. The background is green. The sixth compartment presents a red-skinned figure seated on a cushion, holding a small object in one hand. The figure has a bare upper body and light-colored lower garments. The background is light yellow. The seventh and final compartment on the right displays a red-skinned figure seated on a cushion, holding an object above its head with both hands. The figure's lower body is draped in light fabric, and the background is light yellow. The overall color palette includes shades of red, green, yellow, white, and black for outlines, with figures typically having light or red skin tones. The style is illustrative with clear lines and flat areas of color.
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