Two male figures with a toad, ink on silk

An ink line drawing on a gold-brown silk ground shows two male figures in loose robes against an empty background. The smaller figure at left leans forward with arms tucked in, while the taller figure at right wears a dark cap, holds a stick, and stands with a bent posture near a small form at the feet.

Artist

Formerly attributed to Liang Kai 梁楷 (late 12th-early 13th century)

Date

17th century

Medium

Ink and color on silk

Source

Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art)

Size

2718 × 2880 px

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