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First half of Ten Thousand Li of the Yangzi River

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape with mountains, trees and buildings. The mountains are dark brown and gray, with steep cliffs and rocky outcroppings. In the background, there are several mountain peaks shrouded in mist. In the foreground, there are several trees with green leaves. A few buildings with tiled roofs are visible on the mountainside. The buildings appear to be temples or other structures with traditional Chinese architecture. The overall color palette of the image is muted, with shades of brown, gray and green dominating the scene. The image appears to be a painting or drawing, possibly created using traditional Chinese art techniques. The image shows the first half of a panoramic view of the Yangzi River.

Artwork details

Date:
late 15th century
Medium:
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 468 px
Museum record:
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