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Tartar Officer with Blond Lady Playing Musical Instruments

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a drawing of a man and woman playing musical instruments. The woman on the left sits on a rug, wearing a red robe with green trim, a cream skirt with a lace pattern, and dark boots. She has her hair styled in buns on either side of her head. Her right hand is raised to her mouth, and she appears to be blowing into a small, long-necked instrument. The man on the right sits cross-legged, wearing a green robe with a red sash, and a green and red hat. He holds a large, round, stringed instrument. The pair sits on an oval rug with a lace pattern. A small teapot and a covered dish sit on the left side of the rug. A small, covered dish sits on the right side. The background is a solid beige color. A color palette ruler is visible at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
550 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette