Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 1540
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Opaque watercolor and ink on paper
Dimensions: Page: 8 x 9 1/16 in. (20.3 x 23 cm) Image: 5 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (14.9 x 22.5 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Lita Annenberg Hazen Charitable Trust Gift, 1985
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A painting shows a dynamic scene with figures on elephants and horses, and a seated couple
Detailed Description
A rectangular painting with irregular, worn edges features a dynamic scene against a predominantly red background. The central and left portions are dominated by a procession or battle involving multiple figures. Several large white elephants, adorned with colorful blankets and head decorations, move across the lower and middle sections. Riders, with light skin and dark hair, wearing elaborate headwear and colorful garments in shades of blue, green, yellow, and red, sit atop the elephants, holding spears and other weapons. A prominent figure on the largest elephant in the upper center has a halo-like disc behind their head. To the right and bottom of the elephants, several figures ride horses, depicted in blue, black, and brown, also carrying weapons. On the far left, a blue-skinned figure with multiple arms, holding a bow and arrow, appears to be in motion, possibly flying or leaping. Below this figure, a yellow-skinned figure is on the ground. In the upper right corner, a separate, static scene is depicted within a rectangular architectural structure with a green interior and yellow decorative elements. Inside, a light-skinned man with a white turban and beard sits on a patterned cushion, gesturing with his right hand. To his right, a light-skinned woman with dark hair and colorful clothing sits on a similar cushion, looking towards him. The composition features gold accents and intricate patterns on garments and animal adornments.
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