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 pillar line drawing, featuring a multi-armed figure, a stylized face, and small figures
Detailed Description
A vertical, highly detailed black line drawing on a light-colored paper depicts an ornate architectural pillar. The top section features a multi-tiered structure with several rows of small, seated or standing figures. Below these rows, a large, stylized face with wide, round eyes, a prominent nose, and an open mouth with visible teeth is centrally placed, flanked by decorative elements resembling wings or scrolls. A slender, decorated shaft extends downwards from this top section. The middle section of the pillar is dominated by a multi-armed figure, positioned within an oval or circular frame that appears to radiate outwards with flame-like or ray-like motifs. This central figure has multiple arms extending outwards, is adorned with intricate jewelry, and stands in a dynamic pose with one leg slightly raised. Smaller figures and decorative elements are visible around the main figure within its frame. The lower part of the pillar continues with more architectural ornamentation, including smaller, human-like figures, some seated and some standing, integrated into the structure. The entire drawing is rendered with fine, precise lines, emphasizing the intricate details of the architectural and figural elements against the plain background of the paper.
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