Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Overall: 4 3/8 x 10 5/8 in. (11.1 x 27 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1955
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A seated figure in a red robe within a gold and blue circular design, surrounded by stylized animals and patterns
Detailed Description
The artwork is a rectangular painting with a prominent red border framing a central blue field. In the center of the blue field, a light-skinned figure with dark hair and a red robe sits cross-legged on a gold and red throne. The figure's hands are positioned in front of the chest, palms facing upwards. This central figure is enclosed within a series of concentric circular bands, primarily in gold with intricate patterns, including wavy lines and white dots. Eight arms radiate outwards from the central circular design, four positioned horizontally and vertically, and four diagonally. Each arm terminates in a red triangular shape or a stylized object. In the blue background, between these radiating arms, are smaller, stylized figures and animals rendered in gold and red. These include what appear to be deer-like creatures in the upper corners and other animal or bird-like forms in the lower sections. Above and below the main circular composition, horizontal bands feature repeating patterns of stylized figures or animals in gold and red against the blue background. The entire composition is characterized by a vibrant palette of blue, red, and gold, with black outlines defining the forms and white dots adding detail. The style is illustrative, with flat areas of color and clear, defined shapes.
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