明 佚名 絹本設色 鳥販圖 軸|Bird peddler
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: late 15th–early 16th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 63 1/4 x 38 3/4 in. (160.7 x 98.4 cm) Overall with mounting: 9 ft. 6 5/8 in. × 46 3/8 in. (291.1 × 117.8 cm) Overall with knobs: 9 ft. 6 5/8 in. × 50 1/2 in. (291.1 × 128.3 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Oscar L. Tang Family and The Vincent Astor Foundation Gifts, 1998
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Children and an adult interact around an ornate, canopy-covered structure in a garden.
Detailed Description
A vertical rectangular painting depicts a group of children and one adult interacting around a large, ornate structure set against a dark, earthy background. The upper portion of the background is adorned with scattered red and pink flowers with multiple petals on dark green foliage. In the upper center, a multi-tiered structure dominates, featuring a rectangular blue top with a red border, supported by posts. Below this, a red and green decorated section, possibly a canopy or roof, is visible. Beneath that, a lower structure with intricate patterns, possibly a bed or a shrine, holds small objects on its surface. Long, flowing ribbons or banners in white, pink, and light blue hang from the upper structure, some appearing to be held by figures. An adult figure, possibly male, with dark hair and a blue head covering, wears a purple robe and green sleeves on the upper left. This figure looks upwards, reaching with both hands towards the hanging ribbons. Below and to the right of the adult, several children are clustered. One child in a green tunic looks up, while another in a red top and light blue pants is on the ground, seemingly playing or tumbling. On the right side, several children are also present. One child with a pale complexion and dark hair in two topknots wears a blue top and pink patterned pants, looking towards the central structure. Another child in a purple tunic sits on the ground, looking up. The children's clothing is colorful, featuring reds, greens, blues, and purples. The lower part of the painting shows more of the dark ground with some faint green elements.
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