A Picnic Party

A hanging scroll shows a group of figures in red, white and striped robes gathered beneath a white parasol, some dancing among cherry blossoms and rocky hills. Ink and color on a gold-toned ground give the scene a soft, festive atmosphere.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 17th century

Medium

Ink and color on paper

Source

Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art)

Size

2038 × 4000 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Asian Art