Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: late 19th–early 20th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Colors and gold on paper
Dimensions: 9 5/8 x 7 1/8 in. (24.4 x 18.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Adele Simpson, 1964
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Three figures, one dancing, two playing instruments, under a tree with text above
Detailed Description
The image is a vertical rectangular painting framed by a thick black border. At the top, a rectangular block of text in an unknown script occupies the upper portion of the painting. Below this text, a scene depicts three figures in an open space. On the left, a large tree with a visible trunk and dense, dark, stylized foliage dominates the upper left quadrant. Its branches extend towards the center. Under the tree, on the left side of the composition, a figure stands facing right, holding a drum-like instrument horizontally across their waist. This figure wears a light-colored top and a patterned skirt with dark, teardrop-shaped motifs. In the center, a dark-skinned figure with a headdress is depicted in a dynamic, mid-air dancing pose. Their arms are raised, holding two stick-like objects, and their legs are bent, suggesting movement. This central figure wears a light-colored garment wrapped around the lower body and flowing sashes. To the right of the central dancer, another figure stands, facing left, holding a stringed instrument that resembles a veena or sitar, held diagonally across their body. This figure also wears a light-colored top and a patterned skirt similar to the figure on the left. The background behind the figures is a light, unadorned area, possibly representing a sky or open space, with a subtle, lighter horizon line near the bottom. The ground beneath the figures is a lighter, uniform shade. The overall scene is rendered in shades of black, white, and gray, indicating a monochrome or grayscale image.
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