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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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