Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 1800
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Color, gold and silver on paper
Dimensions: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (31.8 x 24.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Adele Simpson, 1964
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A man on a decorated horse leads a procession of attendants through a hilly landscape
Detailed Description
A vertical rectangular painting depicts a procession of figures moving from left to right across a light-toned background. In the upper left, a dark, undulating hilly landscape with small, dense trees rises diagonally. The rest of the upper background is a plain, light color. The central figure is a man seated on a large, elaborately decorated horse. The man, positioned slightly right of center, has a prominent mustache and beard, and wears a turban and ornate, layered clothing. He holds a slender object, possibly a staff or weapon, in his right hand. The horse is adorned with a decorative headpiece, a fringed blanket covering its back, and other intricate trappings. Its mane is long and appears to be styled. Surrounding the horse and rider are numerous male attendants. To the left of the horse, two men walk forward, one holding a tall pole with a triangular flag, and the other a staff. Both wear turbans and simple, flowing garments. To the right and behind the horse, several more attendants walk. One carries a large, leaf-shaped fan on a pole. Another holds a long, dark, club-like object. Further right, two men carry a large, round drum. All visible attendants wear turbans and simple, light-colored clothing, and many have mustaches and beards. The figures are rendered with considerable detail, contrasting with the simpler background elements. The image is presented in grayscale, showing a range of dark and light tones.
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