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Paintings after Ancient Masters: Scholar Reading in a Thatched Hut by a Waterfall

Chen Hongshou

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape painting with a scholar reading in a thatched hut by a waterfall. The painting is done on a light beige background with a darker beige border. The scene shows a large tree with green leaves on the left side of a cliff. A thatched hut with a sloping roof sits on the cliff's edge. A scholar sits inside the hut, reading a book. A waterfall cascades down the cliff to the right of the hut. The waterfall empties into a pool surrounded by large rocks. In the background, there are more cliffs, mountains, and a body of water. The painting features a color palette that includes shades of green, brown, gray, and beige. There are two red stamps in the bottom-right corner. The overall scene is serene and peaceful, depicting a moment of solitude and contemplation.

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795 × 900 px
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