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元代帝半身像册-元世祖皇帝像, by Araniko, unspecified, 1294

元代帝半身像册-元世祖皇帝像

Araniko

1294

unspecified

silk

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

元代帝半身像册-元世祖皇帝像 is a 1294 unspecified by Araniko, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?
Araniko
When & what style?
1294
Where can I see it?
National Palace Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with a distinctive beard and mustache, wearing a white robe and a black-and-white hat. The background is a muted beige color. The subject's facial expression is calm and serene, with a subtle hint of a smile. The artist's use of silk as the medium adds a sense of luxury and elegance to the piece. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Araniko.

About the artist

Portrait of Araniko
Artist

Araniko

Aniko, Anige or Araniko (Nepali: अरनिको, Chinese: 阿尼哥; 1245–1306) was one of the key figures in the arts of Nepal and the Yuan dynasty of China, and the artistic exchanges in these areas.

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