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The Hundred Horses

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Hundred Horses by Unidentified artist: A large painting on brown silk or paper with visible creases and texture. The painting depicts about 35 horses in various poses. The horses are predominantly dark brown with some lighter brown and white. Several of the horses appear to have riders on their backs. The horses are scattered across the image with some trees on the left side. The background is a mottled brown color with some darker brown and black areas. The painting style appears traditional and possibly ancient. The image is long and rectangular in shape. The overall scene seems to depict a serene or natural setting. The horses are shown in a landscape with minimal details. The painting includes a range of horse behaviors such as standing, walking. The dominant colors are shades of brown. The image conveys a sense of traditional art. The horses are the main focus with the landscape background. The artwork seems to capture a moment in a natural setting.

Artwork Details

Medium
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 325 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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