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Shadow player

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green robe with red and white flower designs, red lining, and brown accents. Long sleeves and wide pants. Black and brown hat with circular designs on the front. Face features a long black beard and mustache, with a white and black complexion. Large nose and small mouth. Eyes are white with black pupils. Robe has a red and white patterned sash. Background is white. Title is "Shadow player" by artist Marc Chagall.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Donkey skin, cord
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
240 × 624 px
Museum record:
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