Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Kuang Xü|Lü Ji. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a woodblock print created by Kuang Xü in 1922, currently held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a peacock standing beside a tree branch against a bright red background, with a small dragon-like creature below it amidst cloud-like designs. The peacock's feathers feature intricate white patterns, and its tail is spread in curved shapes.
Technique & Style
The artist employed bold red ink and white outlines to create a striking visual effect. The image is surrounded by calligraphic writing, forming a decorative border. The use of polychrome woodblock printing allowed for vibrant colors and detailed patterns.
Artist & collection
松牡丹孔雀図|Peacocks, Pine Tree, and Peonies
작자미상 화조도 조선|作者未詳 花鳥圖 朝鮮|Golden Rooster and Hen
Two Cranes and a Plum Tree
Documentary Albums of Birds
「三ひらの内」松・牡丹に孔雀|Peacock on Pine Tree and Peonies, from the series Three Sheets (Mihira no uchi)
Cuckoo
歌川広重画 菊に雉|Pheasant with Chrysanthemums
芥子園畫傳|Seeds and Aleurities Cordata (?): Page from The Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting (Jieziyuan huazhuan)
Untitled
