The image depicts a man sitting on a large bird. The man has a receding hairline with a thin mustache and goatee. He wears a traditional robe with a black vest over a yellow robe. His right leg is crossed over his left. The man holds a long scroll in both hands. The scroll is white with black writing. The large bird has a long neck and a large beak. Its body is covered in feathers. The bird's head faces the bottom-right corner. Its beak is open. The background of the image is a light brown color. There are some black lines at the bottom of the image that appear to be a river or stream. There are also some plants and rocks visible. At the bottom of the image, there is a line of black text.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 466 × 900 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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