清 佚名 傳崔子忠 呂洞賓戯牡丹仙子 軸|Lȕ Dongbin and the Spirit of the Peony
The Met
Artist: Cui Zizhong|Unidentified artist(Chinese, ca. 1595–1644)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 57 in. × 33 3/4 in. (144.8 × 85.7 cm)
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two robed figures, one holding a white flower, the other gesturing, on a plain background
Detailed Description
A vertical painting depicts two figures against a plain, light brown background. The figure on the left, with dark hair styled in a bun, faces right in profile. This figure holds a large, multi-petaled white flower, possibly a peony, with both hands at chest level. The figure wears long, flowing robes in shades of brown, outlined in black, with a lighter sash around the waist. The sleeves are wide and draped. To the right, a taller figure, with a dark, full beard and a mustache, faces left, looking towards the first figure. This figure wears a dark, tall hat and long, flowing robes, primarily outlined in dark ink with some lighter brown washes. The figure's right hand is raised, with the index finger extended, appearing to gesture. A small, light-colored object, possibly a sword hilt or decorative tassel, hangs from the figure's waist. Behind this figure's head and right shoulder, several dark, bare branches extend upwards and outwards. Both figures wear simple, dark shoes. The overall palette is muted, dominated by earth tones and dark ink lines.
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