Figure painting on aged beige paper. A group of four fully dressed men in traditional robes. The man on the left carries a round parasol. The central figure wears a tall hat and has a long robe. The man on the right holds a kite. A kneeling man sits to the right, playing a flute. Robes are decorated with blue and white trim. Men wear hats, some short and some tall. The paper shows signs of aging and wear. Vertical Chinese calligraphy on the right edge. The men are depicted in traditional Chinese clothing.
Artwork details
- Date:
- mid-19th century
- Medium:
- Handscroll; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 430 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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