Painting

About this object

History of use

Decorative wall hanging.

Narrative

Composition similar to the 'Road to Shu'. By a little-known artist with unknown production dates.

Cultural context

secular art

Physical description

Painting depicting people on horseback travelling along a stilted boardwalk road through steep mountains with trees to a village near the top of the painting. The painting is mounted on a light yellow silk background with a wooden support at the top and a wooden roller with a black laquered handle (the other handle is missing). Inscription, date and signature of the artist, Hou Mei, of the Qing Dynasty. Attached at the top is a silk tie for tying and a cord for hanging.