Coromandel Screen

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

This is a painted folding screen with multiple panels showing numerous people engaged in various activities within a lush green setting. The screen features rich reds, golds, blues, and greens. The people wear draped clothing in bright colors, and they are interacting with each other amidst ornate buildings, bodies of water, rocky hills, and vegetation, with fantastical animals appearing throughout. Each panel contributes to a scene that spans across the entire screen. The background of the panels is a rich reddish-brown.