Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: late 14th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Distemper on cloth
Dimensions: Image: 29 1/2 x 33 in. (74.9 x 83.8 cm) with traditional textile mount: 54 1/8 x 36 1/4 in. (137.5 x 92.1 cm) Framed: 49 1/2 in. × 37 13/16 in. × 1 in. (125.7 × 96 × 2.5 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Lita Annenberg Hazen Charitable Trust Gift, 1987
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A detailed, colorful artwork with a central square, concentric circles, and many figures
Detailed Description
A large, vertically oriented, highly detailed artwork depicts a complex geometric design with a diverse color palette of reds, blues, oranges, and greens. At the center is a square structure, divided into four quadrants of red, blue, orange, and a lighter blue-green. Each quadrant contains a seated or standing figure. The very center of the square features a circular medallion with a blue-skinned, multi-armed figure. This central square is bordered by a dark blue band, then a red band, and then a light blue band, all intricately patterned. Moving outwards, a wide dark band is filled with numerous small, stylized figures and architectural elements. This is followed by a series of concentric rings. One ring is a vibrant red, containing many small figures in various dynamic poses, some within circular medallions. Another ring features a pattern resembling flames or stylized clouds in shades of red, orange, and blue. The outermost border of the main circular design is a thin blue line. Above and below the central circular composition, the artwork features horizontal rows of small, individual figures, each seated or standing within an arched niche. These figures are depicted in various colors and poses. The entire artwork is framed by a dark blue border at the top and bottom edges.
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