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Travelers in a Wintry Forest

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a wintry forest scene. A person wearing a wide-brimmed hat walks behind a horse on a snowy slope. The person and horse are walking to the right. The person holds a long object, possibly a walking stick or a staff, in their right hand. The slope is covered in snow, with bare trees and branches visible on the left side. The background features more snow-covered terrain, with a body of water visible on the right side. The overall color palette is monochromatic, with shades of brown and sepia dominating the scene.

Artwork details

Date:
early 12th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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