Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Overall: 13 x 257 1/4 in. (33 x 653.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Edward M. Bratter, 1957
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A painting of a town scene with numerous people, buildings, and gold-colored clouds.
Detailed Description
This horizontal painting depicts a scene within a compound or town, rendered with a light brown background and large, irregular patches of gold-colored areas that appear as clouds or mist. These gold-colored areas visually divide the scene into different sections. In the upper left, several figures are visible near buildings with light roofs and white walls, including one figure in a white robe near a low stone wall. Below this, a small building with a green roof and a tree is depicted. A wide, light-colored path or bridge-like structure traverses the middle ground, populated by numerous figures in colorful garments. These figures are shown in various poses, some walking, some facing each other, with their clothing featuring shades of red, blue, green, orange, and black. Above this central path, more buildings with dark roofs and light-colored walls are seen. Some figures are seated inside these open-sided structures, appearing to engage in activities on green mats. In the mid-right, a prominent building with a dark brown roof and red railings on its stairs and balconies is visible. Several figures are seen ascending and descending these stairs, some carrying red umbrellas. Below the central path, more buildings with light roofs and detailed wooden elements are depicted, with figures seated on verandas or within rooms. A gnarled tree with bare branches is visible in the lower center.
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