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Procession

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Horizontal scroll painting on beige background. Two lines of people, one on top of the other. The top line of people on the left side of the painting are gathered around a green, domed vehicle. The people are wearing traditional Korean clothing and holding flags and poles. The top line continues to the right with more people in traditional Korean clothing. On the right side of the painting is a large red building with a blue and white roof. The bottom line of people are on the left side of the painting. They are wearing traditional Korean clothing and holding flags and poles. The people in both lines are drawn simply with minimal details. The flags and poles being held have simple designs. The buildings have simple details.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
598 × 316 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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