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Daoist Riding Horned Animal

Tong Rênyi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a man riding a horned animal. The man is positioned on the back of the animal, leaning forward and slightly to the left. He wears a long-sleeved top. His right arm rests on the animal's neck. The animal has two distinct horns protruding from its head and appears to be moving. The background of the image is a solid brown color. A beige border surrounds the entire image. The artwork titled "Daoist Riding Horned Animal" is by Tong Rênyi.

Artwork details

Medium:
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
450 × 624 px
Museum record:
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