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The Met

Artist: Unknown

Date: 19th–20th century

Department: Asian Art

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Color on paper

Dimensions: 52 x 27in. (132.1 x 68.6cm)

Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alexis Zalstem-Zalessky, 1963

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Monochromatic drawing: figures carrying tiered structures, gathered around a central form, with decorative patterns

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A vertical, monochromatic drawing is divided into three main horizontal sections. The top section shows a landscape with several figures. On the far left, a tall tree with multiple birds perched on its branches and on the ground nearby. To the right, two figures carry a multi-tiered structure on a pole across their shoulders. Another figure walks behind them, carrying an object. Further right, another figure carries a similar structure. Small plants are scattered across the ground. The middle section, directly below, features a central, tiered structure. Several figures are seated or kneeling around this structure, some appearing to interact or gesture. Other figures stand or move in the background. The bottom section is purely decorative. It begins with a horizontal band filled with intricate, swirling, organic patterns. Below this band are three vertical panels, each containing a column of similar flame-like or plant-like swirling motifs, extending to the bottom edge of the drawing. The entire image is rendered in black and white, with varying shades of gray creating depth and detail.

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