筆者不詳 竹林七賢図|Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 24 3/8 in. × 35 in. (61.9 × 88.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 60 × 42 in. (152.4 × 106.7 cm) Overall with knobs: 60 × 45 in. (152.4 × 114.3 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Eight robed figures with beards and topknots hold scrolls, fans, and a box
Detailed Description
This horizontal painting depicts eight robed figures gathered in a group against a dark, muted background. The background features faint vertical lines and darker smudges, possibly depicting a sparse forest or bamboo grove. The figures occupy the lower two-thirds of the frame, arranged in a loose semi-circle. On the far left, a figure in a dark yellow-brown robe with a white beard and topknot faces right. Above and slightly behind this figure is another in a red robe with a white beard and topknot, holding a small, rectangular, light-colored box with a red top. Below and slightly in front of the first figure, a third figure in a light beige robe with a white beard and topknot holds a fan with a feather-like design. In the center-left, a figure in a red robe with a white beard and topknot faces right, holding a large, blank white scroll or sheet of paper. In the center-right, a figure in a light beige robe with a dark beard and a tall, dark topknot faces left, with one hand raised to their chin. To the right of center, a figure in a green robe with a white beard and topknot faces left, holding several small, light-colored fans. Partially obscured behind the green-robed figure, a figure with a dark beard and topknot is visible. On the far right, a figure in a light pink or faded red robe with a dark beard and topknot faces left, appearing to be seated or kneeling. The figures generally have expressive faces, with some mouths open and hands gesturing, appearing to interact. Their robes are varied in color, including shades of red, green, yellow-brown, and light beige. The overall palette is earthy and subdued.
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