

The image shows a man sitting on a green mat, surrounded by traditional Chinese objects. The man has short dark hair and a beard. He wears a white robe with a dark vest. The man sits on a green mat with a blue and gold patterned pillow behind him. His legs are crossed. To his right is a large brown vase and a small dish with green vegetables. To his left is a book. The background of the image is a light brown color, resembling aged paper. There are several lines of Chinese calligraphy on the right side of the image. The overall style of the image suggests it is a traditional Chinese painting.
Artwork Details
- Date
- one leaf dated 1627
- Medium
- Album of eleven leaves; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 557 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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