龍王図|Dragon King
The Met
Artist: Unidentified
Date: 16th–17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Dimensions: Image: 39 1/16 × 16 1/4 in. (99.2 × 41.2 cm) Overall with mounting: 65 13/16 × 25 1/4 in. (167.2 × 64.2 cm)
Credit Line: Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2019
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A dark-skinned figure in ornate robes and a crown stands amidst swirling waves and clouds
Detailed Description
A vertical painting features a central standing figure against a dynamic background of waves and clouds. The painting is framed by decorative borders: light green fabric with a subtle floral pattern on the left and right sides, and narrower brown strips with a geometric or floral motif at the top and bottom. The central figure has dark skin and stands facing forward, slightly angled to the viewer's right. The figure wears an elaborate, multi-layered robe in shades of red, gold, blue, and white, with flowing sleeves and sashes. A golden crown with red and blue accents adorns the figure's head. In the figure's right hand, held near the chest, is a small, dark, three-lobed object resting on a golden dish. Behind and around the figure, the background is filled with swirling patterns. Above the figure's waist, the background consists of light brown and white waves with golden highlights. Below the figure's waist, dark brown, rounded cloud-like forms provide a base. The color palette includes dominant earthy tones of brown and gold, complemented by the vibrant reds, blues, and whites of the figure's attire and the green of the side borders.
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