

The painting depicts a man sitting on a low stool. He is bald and wears a blue long-sleeved top and pale green pants with black shoes. His right arm is raised, holding a cylindrical object. His left hand rests on a box on the stool. A round table with a metal frame and a woven top holds several dark objects. A larger rectangular table with a dark top and various items, including green boxes and a red tray, stands behind him. A mortar and pestle sit on the floor to his left. The background is plain white. The title of the work is "Ink Making".
Artwork details
- Date:
- early 19th century
- Medium:
- Gouache on paper
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 518 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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