明 吳彬 十六羅漢圖 卷|The Sixteen Luohans
The Met
Artist: Wu Bin(active ca. 1583–1626)
Date: dated 1591
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 12 5/8 x 163 9/16 in. (32.1 x 415.4 cm) Overall with mounting: 13 1/4 x 398 1/16 in. (33.7 x 1011.1 cm)
Credit Line: Edward Elliott Family Collection, Gift of Douglas Dillon, 1986
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two robed figures in a landscape, one seated under a gnarled tree, the other standing nearby
Detailed Description
A horizontal painting depicts two robed figures in a sparse landscape. On the left, a large, gnarled tree with a thick, light brown trunk and dark green foliage is prominent. The trunk forms a hollow where a figure is seated. This figure has light skin, a bald head, and is enveloped in a long, flowing white robe, with a reddish-orange garment visible underneath. Their eyes appear closed or downcast, and their hands are not clearly visible. To the right of the tree, a second figure stands, also with light skin and a bald head, wearing a long, white robe. Their right arm is slightly bent with the hand raised, while the left arm hangs down. Their gaze is directed towards the seated figure. The ground is depicted as a series of light green, layered platforms with dark brown edges. Small tufts of dark green grass and a few red and orange flowers with green leaves are scattered across these platforms. In the background, particularly on the right, are light green rock formations or hills, appearing as stacked, rounded shapes. A few small pink flowers with green leaves are visible near the top right. The sky is a plain, light cream color.
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