明/清 佚名 錢選(僞款) 洗象圖 卷|Washing the Sacred Elephant
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist|Qian Xuan
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: 13 3/8 x 22 1/2 in. (34.0 x 57.2 cm)
Credit Line: From the Collection of A. W. Bahr, Purchase, Fletcher Fund, 1947
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large white elephant with several human figures, some holding staffs, on a light brown background
Detailed Description
A horizontal painting on a light brown background depicts a large, pale-colored elephant facing right, occupying the central and left portions of the composition. The elephant has visible tusks, a trunk, and small eyes, with a red, rectangular cloth draped over its back. To the left of the elephant, a bearded figure in light blue and white robes is partially visible. Next to him, a bald figure in a long red robe holds a tall staff with a golden, trident-like finial, looking towards the right. To the right of the elephant's head, two figures are positioned; one has a dark beard and holds a long red pole touching the elephant's head. Further right, a taller figure with a white beard and hair, dressed in light green and white robes, holds a long dark staff. This figure stands near a small, dark brown pot and a round, woven basket or bowl on the ground. The far right edge of the painting features a vertical column of dark calligraphic text, below which are several red seal impressions. The overall color palette is muted, dominated by light browns, whites, and pale greens, with accents of red.
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