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Drunken recluse beneath an old tree

Chen Zihe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a reclining man under a tree. The man lies on the ground, on his back with his head tilted back and eyes closed. He wears a traditional robe with a sash around his waist. A hat lies beside him on the ground. The tree above him has gnarled branches and sparse leaves. The background is a muted brown with some darker shading around the tree. The artwork appears to be an ink painting on paper. The image has a beige border around it.

Artwork details

Date:
early 16th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 625 px
Museum record:
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