Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: early 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Opaque pigments and gold on paper
Dimensions: Image (folio): 9 1/2 × 7 3/16 in. (24.2 × 18.3 cm) Image (painting): 8 3/4 × 5 11/16 in. (22.3 × 14.4 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Nancy Fessenden Gift, 2019
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A man and woman in a lush forest with a cow, snake, and musical instrument
Detailed Description
A rectangular painting with a reddish-brown border depicts a scene with two human figures, a cow, and a snake in a vibrant outdoor setting. In the center, a light-skinned man with long, flowing brown hair sits cross-legged on a spotted animal skin, possibly a leopard print. He wears a red cloth around his lower body and chest, adorned with multiple white necklaces and armbands. His hands are raised slightly, palms open, and a small crescent shape is visible on his forehead. To the left of the man, a light-skinned woman sits on the ground, facing him. She is dressed in an orange draped garment with a brown veil covering her head and shoulders, and she plays a long, light-colored stringed instrument with two gourd-like resonators. To the right of the man, a white cow with small horns and a decorative collar lies on the ground, facing left. In the immediate foreground, a coiled snake with dark markings rests on the animal skin near the man. Nearby, on the green ground, are a small bowl with dark contents and a yellow pot. The bottom edge of the painting shows a grey-green area with numerous small green leaves and pink lotus-like flowers. The background features several large green trees with clusters of white, pink, and orange blossoms. A tall staff with a red, trident-like object at its top leans against a tree behind the man. The sky is a pale blue.
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