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
Ornate architectural column with carved figures, animals, and battle scenes in a line drawing
Detailed Description
A detailed black-and-white line drawing depicts an ornate architectural column, presented vertically on a light, plain background. The column is intricately carved with multiple tiers of figures, animals, and decorative motifs. At the top, a complex capital features curved architectural elements and a large, stylized animal head with an open mouth, prominent fangs, and elaborate scrollwork extending from its head. Below the capital, the column is divided into several sections. On the left side, a battle scene depicts a bearded warrior on a rearing, decorated horse, wielding a sword above his head. Below him, smaller figures are engaged in combat, some with bows and arrows, others appearing to fall. To the right of this large scene, the column features a narrower vertical section with multiple stacked niches. These niches contain standing human figures, some with elaborate headdresses and clothing, often with hands clasped or holding objects. Intricate floral and geometric patterns fill the spaces between these figures and panels. Further down the column, more horizontal bands are visible, adorned with smaller relief carvings of animals such as elephants and lions, as well as additional human figures in various poses. The entire drawing is rendered with fine, precise lines, showing intricate details and suggesting three-dimensional forms of the architectural elements and sculptures.
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