Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 1710–25
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions: 6 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (15.9 x 26 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Findlay, 1978
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two figures in a palanquin, carried by monkey-like figures, with a walking procession
Detailed Description
The artwork depicts a scene with multiple figures on a flat green ground, enclosed by a thick red border. In the upper center, two figures are seated within a grey palanquin that has a green canopy. The figure on the left has light skin, dark hair, and wears a white garment with jewelry. The figure on the right has white skin, a monkey-like face, a golden crown, and red and gold garments. They are positioned facing each other, with their hands appearing to touch or exchange an object. The palanquin is supported by a dark grey pole carried on the shoulders of four monkey-like figures. Two of these figures are on the left side, and two are on the right. These carriers have light grey or light brown skin, red loincloths, and long, thin tails. To the left of the palanquin, another monkey-like figure walks forward, holding a staff. To the right, a procession of several more monkey-like figures moves towards the right edge of the frame. Some are light grey, others light brown, all wearing red loincloths. They are partially obscured by a large green tree with feathery leaves on the far right. Behind these figures and partially hidden by the tree, a darker, possibly blue or black, figure with a crown is visible. The background above the green ground features a wavy blue and white cloud-like pattern along the top edge of the painting.
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