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Dimensions:
63 × 26 1/2 in. (160 × 67.3 cm)
Framed: 66 7/8 × 30 1/2 × 1 1/4 in. (169.9 × 77.5 × 3.2 cm)
medium:
Framed painting; ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
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story of the work:
"An Arhat in the Clouds," created in 1599 by an unidentified artist, depicts a Buddhist arhat, a spiritually enlightened being, amidst a celestial landscape. The painting reflects the artistic conventions of the late Ming dynasty, characterized by its emphasis on spiritual themes and intricate detail, although specific details about the artist and their intentions remain unknown.
Description of the work:
"An Arhat in the Clouds," created in 1599 by an unidentified artist, features a serene figure of an arhat, depicted amidst swirling clouds rendered in delicate ink and color on paper. The composition emphasizes the ethereal quality of the scene, with the arhat's tranquil expression and flowing robes contrasting against the dynamic, billowing forms of the clouds.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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