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God of Longevity (Shoulao) and boy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Chinese painting of two people. The painting features an older man with a long white beard and white hair, wearing a brown robe with black stripes, holding a staff. He stands on the right side. On the left side, a younger boy or man with short black hair wears a blue robe with black stripes over a yellow robe with blue and pink designs; he looks up at the older man. They stand on a hill with blue-green foliage and orange flowers under a tree. The background of the painting is gold. A decorative border surrounds the painting, featuring blue, orange, and white patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; silk tapestry (kesi) with ink and color
Culture
China
Dimensions
392 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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