元末明初 佚名 絹本設色 嬰戯圖 軸|Children playing in the palace garden
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: late 13th–15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 54 7/8 x 30 in. (139.4 x 76.2 cm) Overall with mounting: 113 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. (288.3 x 92.7 cm) Overall with knobs: 113 1/2 x 39 in. (288.3 x 99.1 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1987
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A vertical painting of many children playing in a garden with buildings and trees
Detailed Description
This vertical painting depicts many children playing in a garden setting, featuring traditional-style buildings and trees. Blue patterned borders frame the artwork at the top and bottom. The dominant colors are earthy browns for the ground, dark greens for foliage, and muted reds, blues, and light tones for the children's clothing and architectural details. In the upper third, several children interact with a large, light-colored wooden structure resembling a slide or ramp. One child in blue and red stands at the peak, while another in red slides down. Two more children in light garments are positioned near the base. To the right, a small tree with dark leaves and a low, red-trimmed fence are visible. The middle section is dominated by a substantial, dark-roofed building, possibly a pavilion, with open sides and light-colored walls supported by dark pillars. Inside, multiple children are seated at tables or standing. To the left of this building, two children play on the ground, one in green holding a stick, another in red with a small object. Small white floral elements are scattered across the brown ground. In the lower third, more groups of children are depicted. On the far left, a child in light clothing stands near a low red table laden with white objects, while another child in red crawls nearby. In the central lower area, a cluster of children are seated or kneeling in a circle, seemingly playing a game with small white objects on the ground. To their right, additional children are shown kneeling and standing. The ground throughout is a consistent brown, appearing as earth, with minimal green vegetation.
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