Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist|Li Gonglin
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink on silk
Dimensions: 13 3/8 x 85 in. (34 x 215.9 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Three large, winged creatures and a dragon carry figures through a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A horizontal image in light brown tones with darker gray lines and washes depicts various winged creatures and figures against a cloudy background. On the far left, a large, phoenix-like bird with a long, flowing tail and elaborate feathered wings flies towards the left. A robed figure with an elaborate headpiece is seated on its back. Above and around this creature are swirling cloud forms. In the center, another large, phoenix-like bird with outstretched wings and a long, multi-feathered tail flies diagonally downward and to the right. A less distinct figure appears to be on its back. To the right, a long, scaled dragon with a horned head, prominent eyes, and a flowing mane flies horizontally. A robed figure stands on the dragon's back. Below and to the far right, a large, crane-like bird with a long neck and legs is depicted, seemingly flying or standing on a cloud. The entire background is filled with numerous, indistinct cloud formations, rendered in light gray tones, creating a dynamic setting for the flying creatures.
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