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Returning from a Banquet

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting of people and horses. In the foreground, four people on foot and two on horseback are shown in profile facing left. The two people on the left are sitting on horses; one horse has a white coat and the other a dark coat. The people on foot are walking behind the horses; one person is wearing a white top and the other three are wearing dark tops. All characters are wearing white boots. In the background, a large tree dominates the right side; on the left are trees and a body of water with two more people. The group of people on foot and on horseback are walking on a dirt path with some sparse vegetation. The background also shows a large rock formation and more trees. The overall scene is rendered in dark tones with some lighter areas. The image has a white border.

Artwork Details

Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
422 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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