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Shadow player

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shadow player by Lotte Reiniger. Cutout silhouette artwork of two figures. The figure on the left wears a long robe with a floral pattern and a headdress. The figure on the right wears a robe with a geometric pattern and a head wrap. Both figures are made of cardboard or wood and are painted in earthy tones. The background is white. The figures are in profile, facing right. The figure on the right holds a stick that connects to the figure on the left.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Donkey skin, cord
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
471 × 624 px
Museum record:
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