南宋/元 佚名 六馬圖 卷|Six Horses
13th–14th century
Medium
Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Image: 18 3/16 × 66 1/4 in. (46.2 × 168.3 cm) Overall with mounting: 18 9/16 in. × 21 ft. 2 3/4 in. (47.1 × 647.1 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Culture
China
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
Accession Number
1989.363.5
Tags
Art Historical Context
Discover the elegance of medieval Chinese artistry in *Six Horses*, a captivating handscroll from the South Song (1127–1279) or Yuan (1271–8) dynasty, created by an unidentified artist around the 13th–14th century. Crafted in ink and color on paper, this work measures an impressive 18 316 × 66 1/4 inches for the image alone, extending to over 21 feet when fully. Handscrolls like this were designed for intimate viewing, unrolled slowly section by section, allowing admirers to immerse themselves in the unfolding scene—perfect for scholarly contemplation in elite circles. The composition centers...