A vertical painting depicting figures in a room with elaborate furniture and many decorative objects
The vertical painting features a light, off-white background, with the upper half largely empty except for a column of dark vertical text on the left side. The lower half of the composition depicts an elaborate interior scene with multiple figures, furniture, and decorative objects.On the far right, a tall, dark-wood shelving unit rises, featuring multiple open tiers filled with numerous small items. These include various vases, stacked books, small sculptures, and other decorative pieces, many in shades of green, blue, and red.Towards the center-right, several figures are arranged around a low, dark-wood table. One prominent figure, possibly a man, stands with a long beard and wears a brown robe, looking towards a group of figures. Three other figures, likely women, wear long, flowing robes in white, blue, and red patterns, with elaborate hairstyles. One woman holds a small, red-lidded container, while another gestures.On the lower left, a dark-wood table displays several potted bonsai trees and various small vases and dishes. To the right of this table, another figure, dressed in a patterned robe, holds a large, round, blue and white patterned object, possibly a lantern or a decorative orb, with tassels hanging below.In the bottom right corner, another column of dark vertical text is visible, accompanied by a small, square red seal impression. The text on the left reads: "山陽高士舊藏丁亥冬日寫於京華大風堂門人張大千爰". The text on the bottom right reads: "丁亥冬日寫於京華大風堂門人張大千爰".