God of Hail
1900
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1900
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
God of Hail is a 1900 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a wild-looking figure floating above clouds. One hand holds a hammer, the other a knife, and the face is painted blue with wild hair. The clothes are bright—orange pants, a striped jacket, and a cape with geometric patterns. The background is plain white, with Chinese characters written beside the figure. The title says this is a "God of Hail," which explains the stormy tools. The bold colors and floating pose make it feel like a mythical character. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
A rectangular painting depicts a household god figure rendered in blue with red hair and beard. The deity wears an ornate costume featuring red trousers, a yellow patterned sash, and a top decorated with blue and black scales on the chest and shoulders, along with scalloped edges along the arms. Holding a mallet and chisel, the figure stands atop white, fluffy clouds. A vertical series of characters appears along the right side of the composition, and a red maker's mark is visible in the bottom left corner.
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