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Palace banquet

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large, rectangular painting on brown paper of a palace compound with buildings and people. The painting depicts a large, multi-level building complex with multiple roofs and balconies. The building has a long, horizontal layout with several sections. The roofs are brown with green trim, and some have a curved shape. There are people standing on balconies and walking around the compound. Trees and bushes are scattered throughout the compound. A fence runs along the front of the building. The background is a dark brown color. The painting is framed by two thick, beige strips at the top and bottom, on a black background. The overall scene appears to be a palace banquet.

Artwork Details

Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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