Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: early 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: On paper
Dimensions: Image: 19 1/4 × 15 3/8 in. (48.9 × 39.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of John Achelis, 1907
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A large, scaled dragon with claws, surrounded by swirling cloud and wave patterns, monochrome
Detailed Description
The image displays a monochrome drawing on paper that appears discolored and textured, featuring a large, serpentine dragon. The dragon's body coils across the central and upper sections of the composition. Its head, positioned towards the upper right, has prominent eyes, horns, and a long snout, with visible sharp teeth in its open mouth. The dragon's body is intricately detailed with scales and spiky protrusions running along its back. Four powerful limbs, each ending in sharp claws, extend from its body. The dragon is enveloped by swirling patterns that form cloud-like and wave-like shapes. Darker shading provides depth and texture, particularly around the dragon's form and within the cloud-like formations. Lighter, more abstract wave-like patterns are visible in the background, especially in the upper right and lower left corners. The overall color palette consists of various shades of gray, black, and muted browns. The dragon's coiled posture and the surrounding atmospheric elements create a sense of movement within the composition.
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