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Horse and attendant

Horse and attendant
Ming dynasty 1368-1644

Medium
ink and pigments on silk
Measurements
33.0 × 39.0 cm (image)
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
1009-D4
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1947
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Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
The profile of a white horse with patterns of circular radiating floral spots strolling, with harness and a red tassel hanging from its neck. The figure standing in front of the horse is portrayed in profile. He is wearing special white hat, has a beard, black boots, green top over a brown skirt over white trousers. He is holding the harness with his left hand and his right hand is folded like a fist. Is he an attendant? The hill they stand on is defined by a slope against an empty background. The execution is very delicate and fine in detail.