Artwork
元/明 佚名 竹榻小憩圖 冊頁|Man Sleeping on a Bamboo Couch
元/明 佚名 竹榻小憩圖 冊頁|Man Sleeping on a Bamboo Couch is an ink painting by Unknown. It dates from 1368 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This album leaf painting depicts a serene scene of a man resting on a bamboo couch, rendered in ink and color on silk.
About this work
Overview
This album leaf painting depicts a serene scene of a man resting on a bamboo couch, rendered in ink and color on silk.
Subject & Meaning
The tranquil atmosphere of the work invites contemplation, with the sleeping figure evoking a sense of repose and relaxation, reflecting aspects of Chinese culture.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of ink and color on silk creates a soft, dreamy effect, suggesting a mastery of traditional Chinese painting techniques.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
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The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
