The image depicts a horizontal scroll painting titled "Palace Ladies" by Qiu Ying. The painting is long and narrow, with a light brown background. It features a large group of people, predominantly women, in various settings within a palace or garden. The people are dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, with colors including red, blue, white, and black. They are engaged in activities such as walking, playing musical instruments, and interacting with each other. The scene includes structures like walkways, buildings, and trees. The painting is flanked on either side by sections of text written in black on a beige background. The text on the right side consists of several large Chinese characters. The left side features a column of smaller Chinese characters. The entire composition is presented on a white background.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 1263 × 78 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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