Who painted Chinese Emperor (Hsi-yu t'u)?

Chinese Emperor (Hsi-yu t'u) was painted by Zhang Yu in 1275.

Where can I see Chinese Emperor (Hsi-yu t'u)?

Chinese Emperor (Hsi-yu t'u) is held by Detroit Institute of Arts.

What movement is Chinese Emperor (Hsi-yu t'u)?

Chinese Emperor (Hsi-yu t'u) is associated with Yuan dynasty literati painting.

Artwork

Chinese Emperor (Hsi-yu t'u)

Zhang Yu , 1275

Chinese Emperor (Hsi-yu t'u) is an unspecified painting by the Yuan dynasty literati painting artist Zhang Yu. It dates from 1275 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

Overview

Chinese Emperor (Hsi-yu t'u) is a painting by Zhang Yu, dated to 1275. It is a horizontal scroll held at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Subject & Meaning

The scroll depicts a group of people in traditional Chinese attire engaged in various activities, alongside a tiger restrained by a rope. The scene is set against a light-brown background with inscriptions on the left and red stamps throughout.

Technique & Style

The work features sketches of figures and an animal, executed in a traditional Chinese style. The use of a horizontal scroll format and incorporation of calligraphic inscriptions are characteristic of the period.