宋 佚名 倣周文矩 宮中圖 卷|In the Palace
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist|Zhou Wenju
Date: before 1140
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and touches of color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 10 1/4 × 57 3/4 in. (26 × 146.7 cm) Overall with mounting: 10 11/16 in. × 29 ft. 11 7/8 in. (27.1 × 914.1 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Douglas Dillon Gift, 1978
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Nine figures in long robes and elaborate hairstyles, drawn with dark lines on a light ground
Detailed Description
This horizontal artwork features nine figures, primarily depicted in a linear style using dark lines on a light, warm-toned background, possibly aged paper or silk. The figures are arranged across the width of the composition, with varying poses and interactions. From left to right, the first figure stands facing right, wearing a long robe and with hair styled in a high bun. Next to them, another standing figure faces right, also in a long robe. A group of three figures follows: two kneeling figures face each other, one with hands positioned near the other's arm, while a third standing figure observes them from behind. In the center, a tall standing figure faces right, holding an object near their chest, with an elaborate, high hairstyle. To their right, two figures are seated or kneeling, facing each other in close proximity. The next figure stands facing left, holding a fan-like object in their hands. The final figure on the far right stands facing left, draped in a long, flowing garment. All figures wear long, flowing robes with visible folds and details, and their hairstyles are consistently intricate and varied. A small, square red seal is visible in the bottom left corner of the artwork.
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