現代 任頤 鍾馗像 軸|Zhong Kui
dated 1883
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Image: 67 5/8 x 36 3/4 in. (171.8 x 93.3 cm) Overall with mounting: 120 x 40 5/8 in. (304.8 x 103.2 cm) Overall with knobs: 120 x 44 1/2 in. (304.8 x 113 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Cécile and Sandy Mactaggart, 2002
Accession Number
2002.208.2
Tags
Art Historical Context
This striking hanging scroll, painted in 1883 by Ren Yi (also known as Ren Bonian), captures the legendary demon-queller Zhong Kui in a dynamic pose. A popular figure in Chinese folklore, Zhong Kui is revered as a fierce protector who wards off evil spirits and brings good fortune. Created during the late Qing dynasty the work reflects a period when traditional subjects remained vital even as China faced rapid social change. Ren Yi, one of the leading masters of the Shanghai School, was celebrated for his lively brushwork and expressive figure paintings. Here he employs ink and color on paper...