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Recluse gazing at a waterfall

Ju Jie

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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