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Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Matsumura Goshun

Cleveland Museum of Art

Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Matsumura Goshun, painting depicts three men in traditional Asian clothing. The man on the left wears a blue robe and hat, standing with his hands clasped in front of him. A low wooden table in front of him holds a green teapot and other objects. Two men sit on the right; the one in front wears a green robe with his right elbow on his knee and his hand near his face. The man behind him wears a green head covering and robe with a brown sash. Bare trees and large rocks are in the background with light pink blossoms on the trees. The scene includes calligraphy and a red seal in the upper right.

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797 × 893 px
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