Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: early 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: On paper
Dimensions: Image: 53 in. × 28 1/4 in. (134.6 × 71.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of John Achelis, 1907
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An ink drawing of a large, scaled dragon emerging from swirling clouds on light paper
Detailed Description
A vertical drawing on light brown, aged paper depicts a large, serpentine dragon rendered in shades of gray and black ink. The paper shows visible creases and a slightly mottled texture. The dragon's head is positioned towards the top of the composition, facing left, with a long snout, prominent eyes, and a flowing mane or whiskers. Its body extends downwards, covered in distinct scales and featuring a spiky ridge along its back. Four clawed limbs are visible, two near the upper body and two further down, each with sharp talons. The dragon is depicted amidst swirling clouds, which are rendered with softer, lighter gray washes, creating a contrast with the darker, more defined lines of the dragon. The clouds fill the background around the creature, with some areas of the paper left lighter. Towards the bottom of the drawing, sections of the dragon's lower body or tail are visible, also surrounded by the cloudy environment.
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