Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 1690–1710
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Opaque watercolor and ink on paper
Dimensions: Page: 8 5/8 x 12 1/2 in. (21.9 x 31.8 cm) Image: 7 3/4 x 11 5/8 in. (19.7 x 29.5 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, The Dillon Fund, Evelyn Kranes Kossak, and Anonymous Gifts, 1994
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A colorful procession with a central figure in a chariot, riders, elephants, and foot soldiers
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a vibrant, crowded procession against a solid, bright yellow background, framed by a narrow red border. The scene is filled with numerous figures, including men on horseback, elephants, and foot soldiers, all moving generally from left to right. In the lower-center, a large, ornate chariot, painted in green and red with gold accents, is pulled by two white horses. Inside the chariot, a central figure wears an orange robe, a gold crown, and jewelry, holding a scepter. This figure looks forward and slightly to the right, with another figure in green robes seated beside them, gesturing. Behind this main chariot, a smaller, wheeled platform carries a multi-headed figure, pulled by a brown horse. Above and around the central chariot, the procession continues. Many men ride horses of various colors, including white, brown, and blue-grey. Some riders carry bows and arrows, while others hold shields or spears. Several grey elephants are also part of the procession, each carrying one or two riders. Some elephant riders hold large red flags or long, curved trumpets. On foot, numerous soldiers and attendants are interspersed throughout the scene. They wear a variety of colorful garments, including orange, green, blue, white, and red robes, often with turbans or elaborate headwear. Some foot soldiers carry weapons, while others hold flags or musical instruments. The figures are depicted in a stylized manner, with distinct facial features and active poses. The composition is dense, with figures overlapping and filling almost the entire space.
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