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Moon over an Autumn Moor

Kano Yukinobu 狩野之信

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a painting of a fan on a decorative background. The fan is yellow with a floral design and is centered on a beige rectangle. A blue and gold patterned border surrounds the beige rectangle. The background of the image is a light green color. The fan has a semi-circular shape, with the curved side facing upwards. It has a yellow background with a floral design in shades of green, blue, red, and orange. The fan appears to be made of paper or silk. The beige rectangle that the fan is centered on has a smooth, flat surface. The blue and gold patterned border surrounding the beige rectangle features a repeating design of flowers and leaves. The border is thin and adds a touch of elegance to the overall design. The light green background of the image provides a subtle contrast to the more vibrant colors of the fan and border. The overall effect is one of serenity and refinement, suggesting that the image may be a traditional Japanese or Chinese art piece.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Originally a fan mounted as a hanging scroll; ink, color, and silver on gilded paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
344 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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