What movement is The Ten Kings of Purgatory: King of Mount Tai of the Seventh Court?

The Ten Kings of Purgatory: King of Mount Tai of the Seventh Court is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

The Ten Kings of Purgatory: King of Mount Tai of the Seventh Court

The Ten Kings of Purgatory: King of Mount Tai of the Seventh Court is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Ten Kings of Purgatory: King of Mount Tai of the Seventh Court is a painting created in 1800 by an anonymous artist. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a bearded king in a red robe with green sleeves, seated on a throne under a blue roof. Figures surround him, with some gathered around a table and others shown in a rocky area, some falling or being pulled down.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by its vibrant color palette, featuring red, blue, green, and yellow. The artist has used these colors to create a detailed and dynamic scene.

History & Provenance

The painting was donated by Miss Fortescue and entered the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection in 1869, as documented in the Asia Department registers following a 2022 provenance research project.