Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 10th–11th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Painting on silk
Dimensions: 21 × 21 in. (53.3 × 53.3 cm)
Credit Line: Zimmerman Family Collection, Gift of the Zimmerman Family, in celebration of the Museum's 150th Anniversary, 2019
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large pair of human feet, shown from the soles, with many seated and standing figures
Detailed Description
A painting on a light brown surface with variations in tone, framed by a slightly darker, solid border, depicts a large pair of human feet. The feet are shown from the soles, with the toes pointing upwards, rendered in light brown with darker outlines. Intricate circular patterns, resembling stylized floral or circular motifs, are visible on the heels and balls of the feet. Numerous smaller figures are arranged around and within the feet, mostly seated with legs crossed and hands resting in their laps, within arched, red-outlined frames. Above the toes, six seated figures are arranged in two rows of three. These figures have light skin, dark hair, and wear orange or white robes. Between the big toes, a taller, standing figure with multiple heads and arms is depicted, wearing white and green robes, standing on a lotus base. Along the outer edges of the feet, more seated figures are arranged vertically. On the left side, below the top row, are two seated figures, one in white robes and one in orange, followed by a larger, broad-shouldered figure in orange, kneeling with clasped hands. On the right side, three seated figures are visible, one in orange, one in green, and one in white. Below the feet, three main figures are depicted: a central seated figure in orange and white, a seated figure in white robes with long hair to its left, and another seated figure in white robes to its right. Between the central and rightmost bottom figures, a smaller, green-skinned, muscular figure with a weapon is shown in a dynamic pose. The overall color palette includes muted reds, oranges, greens, whites, and browns, with black outlines defining the forms.
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