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Scholars of the Liuli Hall

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a traditional Chinese painting depicting four men in a room. The man on the left wears a red robe and a black hat, sitting on a patterned chair, holding a book. To his right, a man sits on a chair with a high back, wearing a pink robe. On the right side, a man in a black robe and hat sits on a stool, gesturing with his right hand. Another man in a white robe and black hat sits on the right edge. The background features a table with books and a bench. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of brown, red, black, and white. The men appear to be scholars, based on their clothing and the books present.

Artwork Details

Date
late 13th century
Medium
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 289 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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