Who painted 農耕作月次図屏風|Farmers' Lives in the Twelve Months?

農耕作月次図屏風|Farmers' Lives in the Twelve Months was painted by Unknown in 1700.

Where can I see 農耕作月次図屏風|Farmers' Lives in the Twelve Months?

農耕作月次図屏風|Farmers' Lives in the Twelve Months is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 農耕作月次図屏風|Farmers' Lives in the Twelve Months?

農耕作月次図屏風|Farmers' Lives in the Twelve Months is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

農耕作月次図屏風|Farmers' Lives in the Twelve Months

Unknown , 1700

農耕作月次図屏風|Farmers' Lives in the Twelve Months is an ink painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Farmers' Lives in the Twelve Months is a pair of six-panel folding screens painted with ink and color on paper.

About this work

Overview

Farmers' Lives in the Twelve Months is a pair of six-panel folding screens painted with ink and color on paper. The work is divided into six scenes across the two screens, depicting various outdoor activities.

Subject & Meaning

The screens show people engaged in agricultural and equestrian pursuits, set against a backdrop of natural landscapes and simple buildings. The human figures are relatively small in scale, emphasizing their place within the larger environment.

Technique & Style

The color palette is predominantly earthy, with browns and greens dominating, punctuated by brighter accents such as red roofs and green foliage. The composition incorporates animals and varying landscapes, creating a sense of depth and context.