Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Overall: 19 1/8 x 15 1/4 in. (48.6 x 38.7 cm)
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Two robed figures with a pole stand near two elaborate birds on a plain background
Detailed Description
The monochrome artwork depicts two human figures on the right and two large birds on the left, set against a light, textured background. On the right, a tall, bearded man with a wide-brimmed, pointed hat wears long, flowing robes. He holds a dark, vertical pole-like object that extends upwards, culminating in a flame-shaped top. His gaze is directed towards the left. Behind him, a smaller figure, also wearing a hat, stands partially obscured, appearing to hold onto the larger man or the pole. Both figures are rendered with dark outlines and shading, creating depth in their clothing. On the lower left, two bird-like creatures stand on long, slender legs. Each bird has a long, curved neck, a small head adorned with a crest, and a fanned tail composed of numerous delicate feathers. The birds are positioned facing towards the right, with one slightly behind the other. Their bodies and tails are detailed with dark lines and shading, contrasting with the lighter background.
Generated by gemini-2.5-flash
