Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: late 19th–20th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Color on paper
Dimensions: 52 x 20 1/2in. (132.1 x 52cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alexis Zalstem-Zalessky, 1963
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Monochromatic illustration of a horse-drawn chariot with figures, a second chariot, and decorative patterns
Detailed Description
The image is a vertical, monochromatic illustration, likely a drawing or print, divided into three distinct horizontal sections. The top section depicts a narrative scene. On the left, a horse, adorned with an elaborate saddle, is ridden by a person with short, dark hair, facing right. The horse pulls a two-wheeled chariot, which also moves right. Inside the chariot are three figures, each wearing tall, pointed headwear and ornate garments. Two of these figures appear to be holding smaller figures or objects. The background on the left side of this section shows stylized trees and foliage. The middle section, positioned directly below the top scene, features a second, empty two-wheeled chariot, similar in design to the first, also facing right. To the right of this chariot, a figure with long, flowing hair or fabric is depicted in a running posture, seemingly pulling the chariot. Sparse foliage is visible on the left side of this section, mirroring the top. The bottom section is entirely decorative, positioned below the narrative scenes. It begins with a horizontal band featuring an intricate, repeating pattern of interlocking geometric and stylized floral motifs. Below this band are three vertical panels. Each vertical panel contains a repeating design of swirling, organic, leaf-like forms, arranged in a stacked, curvilinear pattern. These vertical panels are separated by narrow, ornate columns, and the entire decorative section is framed by a simple border at the bottom.
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