明 傳謝環 杏園雅集圖 卷|Elegant Gathering in the Apricot Garden
The Met
Artist: Xie Huan(Chinese, 1377–1452)
Date: ca. 1437
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 14 5/8 x 95 3/4 in. (37.1 x 243.2 cm) Overall with mounting: 14 3/4 in. x 41 ft. 11 1/4 in. (37.5 x 1278.3 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1989
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Three men in robes seated in a garden with attendants, a table, and a crane
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a gathering of figures in a garden setting. The background is filled with detailed rock formations and various trees, rendered in shades of muted green, brown, and beige. On the left side of the composition, two standing figures, one in a red-orange robe and another in a light blue-green robe, attend to a dark wooden table. The table holds several objects, including a bowl and a small screen-like item. Behind them, tall, slender trees with textured trunks rise vertically. In the center, three men are seated on low platforms. The man on the left wears a vibrant red robe with intricate gold patterns and a dark hat. Next to him, the central seated man wears a plain blue robe and a similar dark hat. To his right, the third seated man wears a dark, almost black robe and a dark hat, and has a prominent dark beard. To the right of the seated men, several standing figures are dressed in lighter robes of white, pale pink, and light blue. They are positioned near more rock formations and a red architectural element. In the lower right corner, a large white crane with a red head and dark wing tips stands on the ground, facing left, near the bearded seated man. The foreground shows sparse ground cover and small, dark plants.
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