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 a rider on a rearing horse and multiple figures
Detailed Description
A black and white line drawing depicts a highly ornate architectural column on a light, plain background. The column is tall and slender, featuring multiple tiers of sculptural and architectural elements. At the top, a large, stylized lion-like creature with a flowing mane and tail is carved into the capital, facing towards the right. Above this creature are several layered, stepped architectural moldings. The main shaft of the column features on its left side a sculpture of a rider on a rearing horse. The horse is depicted with its front legs lifted high, and its body is adorned with intricate harness details. The rider, wearing a turban and clothing, holds a weapon, possibly a spear or sword. Below the horse, several smaller figures are visible, one holding a round shield. The central and right portions of the column shaft are densely decorated with multiple vertical panels and horizontal bands of smaller figures and architectural motifs. On the far right, a tall, slender figure stands, adorned with a tall headdress and jewelry, holding an object in their hands. Below this figure, and across the lower sections of the column, are numerous smaller figures in various poses, some standing, and some within decorative niches. The base of the column also features architectural moldings and additional small figures. The entire drawing is executed with fine, precise lines, showing intricate details of the sculptural and architectural forms.
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