

Long, vertical painting on tan paper. A recluse figure stands on a rocky outcropping. The figure is small compared to the landscape. The figure faces a waterfall. The waterfall is depicted as a long, white line that flows down a cliff. The cliff is covered in trees. There are more trees on either side of the waterfall. The top of the painting has mountains. The painting has several red seals. The seals are circular and square. There is writing in black ink at the top of the painting. The writing is in a language that uses Chinese characters. The background behind the painting is cream-colored.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1559
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink on paper
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 175 × 622 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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