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.
Categories
Materials
Watercolour Ink / paper Silk
Date Made
Qing Dynasty (1788)
Date Acquired
17 Feb 1977
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 271 cm x 110.5 cm x 3.8 cm
Object Number
Edz1378