

The image depicts a large, multi-panelled artwork titled "Palace Scene" by Feng Langgong. The artwork is composed of multiple vertical panels arranged side by side, forming a large rectangular composition. The dominant background of the artwork is black. The central section features a large scene of a palace or temple complex with multiple buildings, courtyards, and walkways. The buildings have tiled roofs in shades of green and brown, and are adorned with red pillars and accents. People are depicted in various activities throughout the complex. The scene includes trees and greenery throughout. The artwork has a decorative border around the central scene, featuring intricate designs and patterns in gold, red, and other colours. The border is divided into sections, each containing small illustrations of animals, plants, and other motifs. The bottom of the artwork features a row of brown decorative elements resembling waves or clouds. The top section of the border contains similar illustrations to the sides but in a different arrangement.
Artwork Details
- Date
- datable to 1689–1690
- Medium
- Twelve-panel folding screen; wood, painted, lacquered and with gilt
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 598 × 288 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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