Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 1700
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions: 7 5/8 x 14 in. (19.4 x 35.6 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Uzi Zucker, 1978
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Painting divided into three horizontal registers, showing figures, cows, birds, and architectural compartments
Detailed Description
This rectangular painting is divided into three horizontal registers, each featuring a distinct background color and various figures and animals. Each register is further sectioned vertically, with two or three smaller, framed compartments on the left and a larger, open scene on the right.The top register features a red background. On the left, two compartments each show a seated woman in patterned clothing interacting with a standing child in a white or yellow outfit. The larger right section depicts numerous figures, including men and children, in various active poses. They wear colorful garments. Scattered among them are several white and brown cows, a white bird, a large blue and green peacock, and a tall white crane.The middle register features a green background with small, sparse plant motifs. On the left, the first compartment shows a reclining woman attended by another woman, while the second shows a seated woman with a child. The larger right section features a blue-skinned figure standing prominently. Other figures, including men and children, are present. Multiple white and brown cows are depicted. A horizontal white band, resembling a river or path with small dark shapes suggesting fish, runs across the lower part of this section, with figures and a white crane positioned near it.The bottom register also features a red background. On the left, two compartments again show seated women with standing children. The larger right section displays figures, some holding staffs, alongside white, brown, and grey cows. Another horizontal white band, similar to the middle register's river, is present with small dark shapes, and figures are depicted near it.
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