明 佚名 陳容(僞款) 九龍行雨圖 卷|Nine Dragons
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Date: 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Overall: 15 5/8 x 115 1/4 in. (39.7 x 292.7 cm)
Credit Line: From the Collection of A. W. Bahr, Purchase, Fletcher Fund, 1947
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Three serpentine dragons with flowing tendrils emerge from dark, swirling clouds on a muted brown background
Detailed Description
The horizontal rectangular artwork features a muted, earthy color palette dominated by shades of brown and dark gray. The background is a light, warm brown, upon which darker, mottled areas form swirling cloud or smoke formations. Three serpentine creatures, resembling dragons, are depicted amidst these dark clouds. The first dragon is positioned on the far left, its head facing left, with prominent eyes and long, flowing whiskers or tendrils. Its scaled body and limbs are partially visible, emerging from the dark clouds. The second dragon is located in the upper middle section, its elongated body stretching horizontally across the canvas. Its head is less distinct, blending more into the surrounding clouds, but its scaled form and limbs are discernible. The third dragon is on the far right, its head facing right, also featuring prominent eyes and flowing tendrils. Its body extends towards the left, partially obscured by the dark cloud masses. All three creatures are rendered in a slightly lighter shade of brown or gold, creating a subtle contrast against the darker clouds and a more noticeable contrast against the lighter background. The irregular and swirling cloud formations appear dynamic, surrounding the dragons.
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