元/明 佚名 絹本設色 貨郎嬰戲圖 扇頁|Knickknack Peddler
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist|Li Song
Date: 13th–15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 10 3/8 x 10 1/2 in. (26.4 x 26.7 cm)
Credit Line: Ex coll.: C. C. Wang Family, Purchase, Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, by exchange, 1973
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Circular ink painting of a large central figure, a ship, many smaller figures, and two figures
Detailed Description
The artwork is a circular ink painting on a brownish-tan ground. The composition features a large central figure on the left, depicted in intricate detail with elaborate clothing and headwear, possibly seated on a throne or elaborate chair. This central figure is surrounded by numerous smaller figures, some holding banners or weapons, creating a dense crowd. Behind and to the left of the central figure, a tall ship with multiple masts and sails is visible. Further back, other structures and banners rise into the upper left portion of the scene. On the right side of the painting, two figures stand facing towards the central group. The foremost of these two figures appears to be a woman holding a small child. The second figure stands slightly behind and to the right of the woman. In the upper left quadrant, a bare tree branch with sparse blossoms extends horizontally. The entire scene is rendered with fine black ink lines, with some areas showing light washes. Several red rectangular and gourd-shaped seals are stamped around the perimeter of the circular image.
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