Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: ink, color, and gold on cloth
Dimensions: 43 1/10 x 31 7/8 in. (109.5 x 81 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Joseph H. Heil, 1970
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A colorful painting featuring a large seated figure, smaller figures, ornate buildings, and landscapes
Detailed Description
The artwork is a vertically oriented, colorful painting framed by a dark, patterned border and a golden inner border. At the center, a large, light-skinned figure sits cross-legged on a multi-layered, tiered seat. This central figure wears orange and red robes, with their right hand extended downwards, palm inward, and their left hand resting in their lap, palm up. A green circular aura encircles their head, and a larger orange circular aura surrounds their body. The central figure is set within a vibrant landscape featuring rolling green hills, blue bodies of water, and white clouds. Numerous smaller figures, depicted in various poses and activities, populate the surrounding scenes. Several ornate, multi-tiered buildings, characterized by red, blue, and gold roofs, are distributed throughout the landscape. Each of these structures typically houses a smaller, seated figure. In the upper sections, some figures appear to be flying or floating amidst clouds, while others are gathered near a building. The middle ground on both sides shows groups of figures, some walking, some seated, interacting in outdoor settings and near additional multi-tiered buildings. Towards the bottom, more multi-tiered structures are visible, alongside groups of figures engaged in various activities, some positioned near water. The painting employs a rich palette of blues, greens, reds, oranges, and golds, creating a detailed and complex composition.
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