Who created "A Tatar Huntsman on His Horse"?

A Tatar Huntsman on His Horse was created by Formerly attributed to Zhao Mengfu è¶åé « (1254-1322) in 15th century.

When was "A Tatar Huntsman on His Horse" created?

This artwork was created 15th century.

Is "A Tatar Huntsman on His Horse" in the public domain?

Yes, A Tatar Huntsman on His Horse is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

A Tatar Huntsman on His Horse

Formerly attributed to Zhao Mengfu è¶åé « (1254-1322)

15th century

Classification

Painting

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Charles Lang Freer

Accession Number

F1911.266

Tags

Charles Lang Freer collectionChinaChinese ArtMing dynasty (1368 - 1644)horsehunting

About this artwork

While the huntsman's face and the horse are depicted in profile, the man's body is in three-quarter view. This presents a certain incoherence in the compositional relationship between the horse and its rider. Details of the hunter's headgear and costume, as well as the sword, bow, arrows, and quiver, are nevertheless finely depicted. A rabbit hung from the saddle indicates that the rider is returning from a hunting trip. The subtle ink brushwork employed for the landscape backdrop balances well ...

A Tatar Huntsman on His Horse

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