The image depicts a traditional Chinese painting titled "Remonstrating with the Emperor" by Liu Jun. The painting features a seated emperor wearing a long robe with red and blue trim, sitting on a throne-like chair in a brown frame. The emperor has a round object with a red center and white and gold details behind him. Seven other men, dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, are gathered around the emperor. Three men are on the left side, one standing and two sitting; one man sits on the right side; and two men stand in the foreground. Trees are on the right side of the painting, with a building visible behind them. The background is a mottled brown color, with some pink flowers and greenery at the base of the trees. The entire scene is set against a beige border with a black background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 15th–early 16th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 468 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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