Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 1850
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions: 7 1/8 x 10 3/8 in. (18.1 x 26.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Daniel J. Slott, 1977
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Six panels with crowned figures, boats, and groups of people, around a central floral vine
Detailed Description
The artwork is a horizontally oriented rectangular image on light-colored paper, featuring black ink outlines and light washes of yellow, brown, and red. A central vertical design resembling a stylized tree or vine with three lotus-like flowers divides the composition. Six rectangular panels are arranged around this central motif, three on the left and three on the right. In the top left panel, a crowned, winged figure with a mustache sits in a boat shaped like a bird or mythical creature, holding small objects. Above this panel, the text "ईंद्र" is visible. The top right panel shows two crowned, winged figures, possibly dancing, holding a garland or hands between them. Above them, the text "वसंतमाला" is written. The middle left panel depicts two crowned figures seated in a boat shaped like a peacock. The figure on the left offers a flower to the figure on the right. The text "पद्म" appears above. In the middle right panel, a man and a woman sit facing each other. The woman has her hands together, while the man holds a shield-like object and another item. Above them, the text "मदन मुद्रा" is visible. The bottom left panel contains a group of small, mostly nude figures, some appearing to be falling or in various poses, with one figure rendered in solid black. The bottom right panel shows another group of figures, some standing and some lying down, with one figure resting on what appears to be a bed or platform. The central vine design features intertwining lines and three stylized, light yellow-brown lotus flowers.
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