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Panel with boys at play

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape painting titled "Panel with boys at play" by an unknown artist. The painting features a large, rectangular composition with a predominantly beige background. The top section showcases a light green sky with white clouds, a large red sun, and a bird-like creature with outstretched wings. Below the sky, a dark blue and gold patterned band stretches across the painting. The main section of the painting depicts a mountainous landscape with blue and beige mountains, white and beige clouds, and pink flowers. In the mountains, several groups of people, including boys, are engaged in various activities such as playing and interacting with each other. The overall color palette is characterized by shades of beige, blue, red, and pink. The painting appears to be created on a fabric or textile material. The scene is intricate, with many details and figures throughout.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk, metal thread, and feather thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
477 × 624 px
Museum record:
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