Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 17th–18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Silk and metallic thread embroidery on woven silk
Dimensions: Overall: 12 x 10 5/8 in. (30.5 x 27 cm) Overall with mounting: 18 3/4 × 17 1/4 in. (47.6 × 43.8 cm)
Credit Line: From the Collection of A. W. Bahr, Purchase, Fletcher Fund, 1947
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A robed figure sits on a ribbed shell in water, holding a snake, with a tall fin
Detailed Description
The artwork depicts a central figure seated on a large, ribbed shell, which rests in water. The figure has dark hair pulled back, and wears light-colored, flowing robes. Their face is turned slightly to the right, with eyes closed or downcast. The figure holds a dark, snake-like object that wraps around their left arm and extends downwards. To the right of the figure, a tall, curved, fan-like or fin-like structure rises upwards, appearing to be made of a similar ribbed material as the shell. The shell itself is a light yellow-tan color with distinct vertical ridges. Below the shell and the figure's feet, blue wavy lines indicate water. The background is a muted, earthy brown and tan, with some lighter areas suggesting texture or distant forms. A small, square red mark is visible on the lower left side of the background. The overall palette is subdued, dominated by browns, tans, and light blues.
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