The image depicts a large painting titled "Horsemanship Competition for the Shunzhi Emperor" by Nardunbu. The painting shows a group of people in traditional Chinese clothing. There are approximately 30 people, with some on horseback and others on foot. The people wear blue, gold, and black robes and red hats. Two people on horseback are positioned on the left side, one playing a horn. The majority of the people are gathered in the center and right side of the painting. There are two rows of people at the bottom of the painting, and several people standing behind them. There are two large, red and gold banners behind the people. The background of the painting is off-white, with a blue and gold patterned border around the edges. Two yellow rectangles with black Chinese characters are on the right and left side. The painting appears to be on scroll paper or canvas.
Artwork Details
- Date
- dated 1662
- Medium
- Handscroll; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 436 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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