Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unidentified
Date: ca. 1800
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink and wash on J. Whatman paper watermarked 1798
Dimensions: Sheet (folded): 16 1/8 × 10 1/16 in. (41 × 25.5 cm) Sheet: 16 1/8 × 20 1/8 in. (41 × 51.1 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2021
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Line drawing of an ornate architectural column with figures, animals, and intricate carvings
Detailed Description
A black and white line drawing depicts an ornate architectural column, rendered with intricate details on a light background. The column is shown vertically, with its top and a portion of its base visible. At the very top, a horizontal band features a repeating pattern of stylized animal figures, possibly lions or other creatures, interspersed with floral motifs. Above this band is a plain, rectangular block. Below the patterned band, on the right, is a large, elaborate peacock-like bird with a fanned, highly detailed tail. To its left, a snake with its head raised and tongue extended faces left. The column capital below these animals is intricately carved with small figures and decorative elements. The main shaft of the column is densely covered in carvings. On the left side, a slender female figure stands facing right, holding a bow, within an elaborate architectural niche that includes a stylized animal head at its top. On the right side of the shaft, a multi-tiered shrine-like structure is depicted. The upper part of this shrine features a multi-armed figure, seated on a throne, surrounded by smaller figures and foliage, wearing a tall crown. Below this, another figure, possibly male, is shown in an active pose, also surrounded by intricate decorative elements. The visible base of the column includes a band of small, standing figures and further decorative moldings. The entire drawing is composed of precise lines, creating texture and depth without the use of shading or color.
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