Who created "Panel (see also 1975.1.1932)"?

Panel (see also 1975.1.1932) was created by Chinese in late 19th–early 20th century.

When was "Panel (see also 1975.1.1932)" created?

This artwork was created late 19th–early 20th century.

What medium is "Panel (see also 1975.1.1932)"?

Panel (see also 1975.1.1932) is Red silk..

Is "Panel (see also 1975.1.1932)" in the public domain?

Yes, Panel (see also 1975.1.1932) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Panel (see also 1975.1.1932)

Chinese

late 19th–early 20th century

Medium

Red silk.

Dimensions

Height: 287.7 cm. Width: 161 cm. repeat: 14.3 cm. x 19.7 cm.; loomed width: 80.7 cm.

Classification

Textiles-Woven

Culture

Chinese

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.1933

Art Historical Context

This striking red silk panel, woven in China during the late 19th to early 20th century, exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional Chinese textile production. Measuring an impressive 287.7 cm in height and 161 cm in width, it features a repeating pattern of 14.3 x 19.7 cm, designed for seamless extension across larger surfaces. The vibrant red hue, a color deeply symbolic of good fortune, joy, and prosperity in Chinese culture, would have adorned homes, temples, or ceremonial spaces, transforming ordinary interiors into festive displays. Crafted on a loom with a width of 80.7 cm,...

About the Artist

Chinese

The artist known simply as "Chinese" in museum records represents the vast tradition of anonymous or unattributed masters in Chinese art history, with 99 works preserved in our collection. These pieces exemplify the enduring legacy of guó huà, or traditional Chinese painting, one of the world's oldest continuous artistic practices. Early life is not well documented, as is common for many practitio...

Panel (see also 1975.1.1932)

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