Untitled
1922
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1922
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1922 ink by Kuang Xü|Zhang Zhian, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This hanging scroll shows a bright red background with a single branch of flowers and leaves. The flowers are white with detailed petals, and the leaves are green with visible veins. Black ink writing runs along the top edge in a narrow band. The scroll looks old but clean, with a little wear at the top. The flowers are drawn in a simple, bold style that stands out against the red. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
