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Rosy Sunset

Wen Tong

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a landscape scene with mountains, trees, and a body of water. The dominant color of the painting is brown, with darker brown and black used for shading and details. In the foreground, there are several trees, some of which appear to be bare while others have leaves. Behind the trees, there is a body of water that stretches across the width of the painting. In the background, there are mountains with jagged peaks. The sky above the mountains is a lighter shade of brown than the rest of the painting. The overall atmosphere of the painting is serene and peaceful, with soft lines and subtle color gradations creating a sense of depth and tranquility. The painting is titled "Rosy Sunset" by Wen Tong.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 466 px
Museum record:
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