Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Green and orange color on silk
Dimensions: 18 x 12 3/4 in. (45.7 x 32.39 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1930
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A detailed mandala with a central figure, surrounded by smaller figures and patterns
Detailed Description
This vertical rectangular painting features a complex, multi-layered mandala at its center, set against a muted green background. The central mandala is composed of concentric circles and a square palace structure, rendered in shades of red, orange, black, and white. At the very heart of the mandala, a small, light-skinned figure sits in a meditative pose on a lotus. This central figure is enclosed within a circular motif, which is then surrounded by a square palace with four distinct gates, each containing a smaller, seated figure. The palace structure is bordered by a thick black band and an outer ring adorned with numerous small, intricate figures and decorative patterns. Beyond the main circular mandala, the green background is filled with stylized clouds and landscape elements. In the upper center, directly above the mandala, another seated figure on a lotus is depicted. To the upper left and right, dynamic, multi-armed figures are shown amidst swirling red and orange cloud-like forms. Similarly, in the lower left and right corners, powerful figures with intense expressions are depicted, surrounded by intense red and orange flame-like or cloud-like motifs. The entire composition is rich in detail, with a predominant color scheme of muted greens, oranges, reds, browns, and black. The bottom right corner of the painting displays the text "30.76.282".
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