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Landscape after Li Cheng

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A landscape painting depicting a serene mountainous scene. The painting features rolling hills and mountains in the background with a muted brown color. In the foreground, trees and bushes are scattered throughout, with a few buildings nestled among them. A bridge spans a body of water in the lower left. The sky above is a uniform brown color. Chinese calligraphy and red stamps are visible on the left side. The overall color palette is subdued, with shades of brown dominating the scene. The composition is dense with elements, but balanced to create a sense of harmony. The style is reminiscent of traditional Chinese art. The artist's work is titled "Landscape after Li Cheng".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century or later, spurious date of 1680
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
480 × 625 px
Museum record:
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