

Sepia-toned painting of a herd boy and flock of sheep. The painting is within a circular shape. The painting depicts a tree on the left with a hillside and sky in the background. The tree has a thin trunk and drooping branches. There are about 13 sheep on the ground. The sheep vary in color and are either standing or lying down. The background of the painting is light beige. There is a vertical strip on the right with Asian characters written on it.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 14th century
- Medium
- Fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 599 × 520 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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