Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 4 x 47 1/4 in. (10.2 x 120.0 cm)
Credit Line: From the Collection of A. W. Bahr, Purchase, Fletcher Fund, 1947
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Several goats, some standing and resting, among sparse bamboo on a light brown background
Detailed Description
A horizontal ink wash painting depicts a group of goats and bamboo on a light brown background. The composition is spread across the lower half of the image, with the upper portion remaining largely blank. On the far left, three goats are clustered together. Two stand upright, facing towards the right, with their heads slightly raised and horns visible. A third, smaller goat is positioned slightly below and to the right of them, also facing right. Their bodies are rendered with light, pale washes, while their horns, hooves, and facial features are outlined with darker, fine ink lines. Moving towards the center, two goats are depicted resting on the ground, facing right. They are partially obscured by clumps of dark green bamboo shoots and leaves that rise from the bottom edge of the frame. Below these two, a smaller, recumbent goat is visible. Further to the right, another goat stands, facing left, with its head turned slightly towards the viewer. Its body is partially hidden by more dense bamboo foliage. Next to it, a final goat lies on the ground, facing right. The bamboo is rendered with dark ink strokes, creating a contrast with the lighter tones of the goats. The ground is subtly indicated by light washes and the placement of the bamboo.
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