Gibbons in a Landscape
The painting "Gibbons in a Landscape" by Japanese artist Maruyama Ōkyo depicts a large group of monkeys, predominantly white, brown, and black, occupying a mountainous landscape. The painting has a background with shades of brown. The gibbons are positioned on tree branches and on the ground. Some gibbons are standing on two legs like humans, while others are on all fours. Several gibbons appear to be hanging from tree branches. The gibbons are various sizes. In the background, there are hills and a body of water with distant white animals, possibly horses. The painting also features birds flying in the air and on the ground. The image conveys dense vegetation with trees and bushes in the background.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 1263 × 638 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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