Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 1800–1820
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions: Image: 7 3/16 x 5 3/16 in. (18.2 x 13.2 cm) Image (with decorative border): 8 1/16 x 6 1/8 in. (20.5 x 15.5 cm) Page: 10 3/8 x 8 5/8 in. (26.4 x 21.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Wayne and Nancy Hunnicutt, 2008
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A large golden fish swims in a river, people and buildings on banks, within an ornate frame
Detailed Description
A rectangular painting features an oval-shaped central image, framed by a black border with gold floral motifs, and an outer textured light pink border. The central image depicts a scene divided horizontally by a winding, light gray river with white wavy lines. In the lower half of the oval, a very large, golden-scaled fish with prominent red fins swims horizontally, its head facing left. Below this large fish, several smaller, stylized aquatic creatures are visible: one with a pink head and green tail, another with a green head and tail, and a few small pink, oval shapes. The upper half of the oval shows green grassy banks on either side of the river. On the left bank, a small boat carries several figures dressed in colorful garments. On the right bank, a light-skinned figure wearing a white cloth sits on a white cushion by the water, holding a small, round object. Further back on the right, another figure in white sits on a cushion, and to the far right, a standing figure with raised arms, also in white, is depicted. Behind these figures, a village extends with numerous white and light-colored buildings, some featuring domed roofs or spires. Green trees are scattered among the structures, all set against a light blue sky.
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