明 佚名 瑤臺獻壽圖 扇|Paying homage to Xiwangmu, the Queen Mother of the West
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: 15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 11 3/8 × 11 3/8 in. (28.9 × 28.9 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1923
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Circular monochrome painting depicting multiple robed figures within a multi-level building amidst dense trees
Detailed Description
This circular monochrome painting, rendered primarily in shades of dark brown, grey, and muted green, presents a complex architectural scene featuring multiple figures and natural elements. A large, dark tree with dense foliage occupies the upper left quadrant, its branches extending across the top of the composition. Below the tree, a multi-level building with intricate railings and platforms is visible. On the uppermost visible platform, two figures in long robes stand, one slightly behind the other, with the front figure holding a long, thin object. Below them, on a central platform, two figures are seated at a low, rectangular table with objects on its surface. To the right, a long set of stairs with railings ascends diagonally from the lower right towards the center. Three figures, some with visible beards, walk up these stairs. In the lower left, another figure is seated on a rocky outcrop, with hints of additional figures or structures nearby. The background on the left and bottom features rocky terrain and sparse vegetation. A vertical column of dark text is present in the upper right corner, outside the circular painting but within the overall frame.
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