Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist|Wu Zongyuan
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 20 1/2 x 75 3/4 in. (52.1 x 192.4 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1921
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Faded line drawing depicting a procession of eleven figures, including men and women in long, draped robes
Detailed Description
This horizontal artwork is a faded, monochromatic line drawing on a light brown or tan surface, depicting a procession of eleven figures. The drawing is rendered in dark, thin lines, but the overall image is dim and appears aged. The figures are arranged in a single line across the middle ground, with their feet at the bottom edge of the composition. From left to right, the first figure is a woman with an elaborate, high bun hairstyle, wearing a long, flowing robe. Next to her, a smaller figure holds a small, indistinct object. A taller woman follows, also with an elaborate hairstyle and long robes. She is followed by a bearded man wearing a hat and a long, draped garment. Another woman with a high bun hairstyle is positioned behind him. The central part of the procession features a prominent bearded man in a hat, followed by a smaller, indistinct figure. Another bearded man in a hat stands to the right of the center, looking towards the right. Behind him, a woman with an elaborate hairstyle is visible. The procession concludes with two more bearded men, both wearing hats and long robes, facing towards the right. All figures wear long, draped robes with wide sleeves, and their faces are rendered with simple, neutral expressions. The background above the figures is mostly blank, with faint, swirling lines in the upper left and center, possibly indicating clouds or decorative motifs. The area below the figures shows very faint, abstract lines and shapes, suggesting a ground or a decorative base, but these details are largely obscured.
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