Procession
late 19th century
Medium
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions
9 5/8 x 25 in. (24.4 x 63.5 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Henry J. Bernheim, 1945
Accession Number
45.97.11
Tags
Art Historical Context
Behold *Procession*, a captivating handscroll from late 19th-century China during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). This and color painting on silk, measuring 9 5/8 x 25 inches, depicts a lively procession featuring men and tents, evoking the grandeur of ceremonial events or festive gatherings common in imperial China. Unidentified in its artist, the work captures the rhythmic movement and communal spirit of such occasions, inviting viewers to unroll it slowly and immerse themselves in the unfolding narrative—a traditional format cherished for its intimate, sequential viewing experience. Handscro...