

The image shows a long, horizontal piece of artwork featuring 25 bust portraits of men. The men are arranged in five rows of five. Each man has a similar facial expression and is depicted from the chest up. They wear traditional Chinese clothing and hats. The hats are tall and rectangular, and the clothing appears to be loose-fitting with long sleeves. The background of the artwork is a light brown color with darker brown spots and marks. The artwork appears to be drawn or painted on a material that resembles paper or silk. The men have varying hairstyles, beards, and mustaches. Their attire has different colors and patterns. The artwork seems to have signs of aging.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 16th or 17th century
- Medium
- Handscroll; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 599 × 261 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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