Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 1520–40
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions: 6 7/16 x 9 1/8 in. (16.4 x 23.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Doris Rubin, in memory of Harry Rubin, 1989
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A two-tiered painting depicts a procession with chariots, figures, musicians, and a kneeling person
Detailed Description
This rectangular painting is divided horizontally into two registers, each featuring a red background and a dark blue upper section. A decorative border in gold and red frames the entire artwork and separates the two registers. The upper register, from left to right, depicts a procession. On the far left, a figure on a light-colored horse aims a bow and arrow to the right. Next, a chariot pulled by two white horses, with a large red spoked wheel, carries a standing figure. Following the chariot, a group of figures walks rightward. Among them, a blue-skinned figure is embraced by a light-skinned figure. Another figure holds a red and white umbrella-like canopy over the blue-skinned figure. Further right, more figures carry objects, including a drum. The scene concludes on the far right with an ornate, multi-tiered pavilion where a figure is seated. The lower register also features a red background. On the far left, a chariot-like structure with a large red spoked wheel is pulled by a light-colored animal, possibly a deer or horse. Above this, against a dark blue background, some text in an unidentified script is visible. To the right, a group of figures, predominantly blue-skinned, are depicted in various poses; some stand, while others sit or kneel, including one light-skinned figure kneeling on the ground. On the far right, a group of musicians plays various instruments. Several figures blow long, dark horn-like instruments, while others play drums and cymbals. All musicians face right.
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