Dragon

Muqi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting "Dragon" by Muqi features a tall, vertically oriented artwork with a predominantly brown and gold color scheme. The artwork depicts a dragon in a dynamic pose, appearing to move through clouds. The dragon has a long, serpentine body with scales, and its head is prominently displayed. It has two visible claws and a long tail that curves around its body. The dragon's mouth is open, and its whisker-like tendrils extend outwards. The painting is framed by a decorative border at the top and bottom, which consists of a thin gold band and a wider blue band adorned with gold floral patterns. A small ruler or measuring device is placed to the left of the painting, indicating its size. The background of the image is black on either side of the painting, with a white section to the right. The overall composition suggests a traditional Asian-style painting, likely created on silk or another material.