五代/北宋 佚名 乞巧圖 軸|Palace banquet
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 63 5/8 × 43 5/8 in. (161.6 × 110.8 cm) Overall with mounting: 10 ft. 4 in. × 44 3/8 in. (315 × 112.7 cm) Overall with knobs: 10 ft. 4 in. × 49 1/2 in. (315 × 125.7 cm)
Credit Line: Ex coll.: C. C. Wang Family, Gift of Oscar L. Tang Family, 2010
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An elevated view of an architectural complex with multiple buildings, courtyards, and many figures
Detailed Description
This vertical artwork depicts an extensive architectural complex from an elevated perspective, rendered in a muted palette of browns, greens, and subtle pastel tones. The composition is divided into several horizontal tiers of buildings and courtyards, with a large blank brown space at the top. In the upper section, several dark-roofed buildings are visible, connected by walls and pathways. A figure in a blue robe stands in an open doorway on the far right. Moving downwards, more buildings with intricate rooflines and light-colored walls are arranged around courtyards, some featuring small trees with dark green foliage. Figures are sparsely visible within these upper structures, often seen through open windows or doorways. The central portion of the artwork is the most densely populated. A large, open-sided pavilion or hall dominates this area, filled with numerous figures. Many are seated on low platforms or mats, dressed in robes of pink, white, and light blue. Some figures appear to be playing musical instruments, while others are engaged in conversation. A dark railing with light blue accents encloses parts of this central structure. Surrounding this pavilion are more buildings and small, stylized trees. Below the central activity, the complex continues with additional buildings and walled courtyards. Two figures in light blue robes walk on a path towards the lower right. The bottom section features a garden-like area with small green plants and a low, rectangular structure, possibly a planter, rendered in red and blue. A single dark-robed figure stands near this garden.
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