Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist|Li Gonglin
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; gold on black paper
Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 151 1/4 in. (26.7 x 384.2 cm)
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1947
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two gold robed figures flank a walking tiger on a dark ground, with red seals
Detailed Description
The artwork is a horizontal composition featuring three main figures rendered in gold against a dark, almost black, background. The figures are arranged from left to right across the panel. On the far left, a standing human figure is depicted in profile, facing slightly right. The figure wears long, flowing robes with intricate patterns along the hems and sleeves. Their head is slightly bowed. The figure's hands are mostly obscured by the wide sleeves. In the center, a tiger is shown in a walking pose, facing left. Its body is elongated, and its tail curves upwards and then slightly downwards. The tiger's mouth is open, revealing teeth, and its eyes are visible. Its fur is rendered with numerous short, parallel lines, giving it a textured appearance. Its front paws are extended forward, and its back paws are positioned as if in mid-stride. On the far right, a second human figure is depicted, seated or kneeling, facing left. This figure holds a long, slender staff vertically with both hands, resting their chin on the top of the staff. They wear similarly flowing robes with patterned borders. Their head is also bowed, and their expression is obscured by their posture. In the upper right corner, two square red seals with illegible dark characters are visible. A third, smaller red seal is in the lower right corner. The golden lines of the figures contrast sharply with the dark background.
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