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The Recording of Precedents: Confucius and His Pupils Collate and Transcribe Documents in Their Favorite Grove; Color Study for Mural, Supreme Court Room, Minnesota State Capitol, Saint Paul

John La Farge

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A semicircular grayscale illustration depicts a group of people in a semi-outdoor setting. The people are dressed in robes and head coverings. The group is gathered on the ground and on low platforms. Some individuals are holding or working with scrolls. One person sits at a low table with objects on it. A tree, rocks, and a small boat with two people are in the background. The scene has a natural setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1903
Medium
Gouache, watercolor, gum arabic, and graphite on tan wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
598 × 293 px
Public Domain
Yes
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