Artwork
The Hunt

The Hunt is an unspecified painting by the Yuan dynasty literati painting artist Unknown. It dates from -200 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. A small painted scene adorns the interior of a clam shell, depicting a huntsman and two fleeing dogs.
- Accession no.
- 1957.141
- Credit line
- Gift of Homer H. Tielke Jr., in honor of the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Homer H. Tielke Sr.
About this work
Overview
A small painted scene adorns the interior of a clam shell, depicting a huntsman and two fleeing dogs.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a man chasing dogs, likely representing a hunting scene, though its specific meaning or context remains unclear.
Technique & Style
The artist utilized the shell's curved surface to create a dynamic composition, conveying a sense of movement and energy.
History & Provenance
This work is the earliest surviving example of figure painting in Chinese art, with an age exceeding 2,000 years, though its creator and history of preservation are unknown.
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