Procession

Unidentified artist

late 19th century

Procession by Unidentified artist

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

ProcessionsTentsMen

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...

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