伝春日基光筆 玄奘三蔵像|Portrait of Xuanzang (Genjō) with Attendant
The Met
Artist: Kasuga Motomitsu(Japanese, active early 11th century)
Date: 14th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 48 3/4 x 29 1/4 in. (123.8 x 74.3 cm) Overall with mounting: 87 1/2 x 37 1/2 in. (222.3 x 95.3 cm) Overall with knobs: 87 1/2 x 39 1/2 in. (222.3 x 100.3 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Gift of Horace Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A large bald figure and a smaller green-skinned figure hold objects against a dark background
Detailed Description
A vertical painting depicts two figures against a dark, textured background, enclosed by a decorative border. On the right, a larger figure with light skin and a bald head stands, facing slightly left. This figure wears a multi-layered robe in shades of brown, black, and green, with red accents and gold patterns. Their left hand holds a red and black rectangular object, while their right hand holds a string of dark beads. Their feet are partially visible, wearing dark shoes. To the left and slightly in front, a smaller figure with green skin and dark, curly hair stands, facing forward. This figure wears a light-colored, possibly off-white or light brown, robe with visible folds. They carry a long, light brown rectangular object horizontally over their left shoulder and a small, ornate golden lantern in their right hand. Their feet are also visible, wearing light-colored shoes. The background is a uniform dark brown or black, and the entire composition is enclosed by a light brown border with a repeating dark geometric pattern.
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