Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions
21 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (54.6 x 34.9 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Accession Number
13.220.20
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite hanging scroll, titled *Luohan* and attributed to the renowned Yuan dynasty artist Zhao Mengfu or an unidentified follower, exemplifies the refined artistry of Chinese painting from the Qing dynasty (164–1911). Rendered in ink and color on silk—a luxurious medium prized for its luminous texture and suitability for vertical formats—this intimate work measures just 21½ × 13¾ inches, perfect for contemplation in a scholar's studio or temple alcove. Acquired through the John Stewart Kennedy Fund in 1913, it resides in the Metropolitan Museum of's Asian Art collection. The subject, ...