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Landscape in the style of Huang Gongwang

Wang Shimin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Landscape painting in the style of Huang Gongwang by Wang Shimin. The painting depicts a serene landscape with mountains, trees, and a body of water. The dominant colors are shades of brown, beige, and black. The mountains are rendered in varying shades of gray and brown with lines and shading. Trees are illustrated on the mountainsides and along the water's edge. The body of water is located at the bottom left. The painting features a beige background with a brown border. Chinese calligraphy is written at the top of the painting. Two red seals are present, one in the bottom-left corner and one in the top-left corner. The overall style is traditional Chinese art.

Artwork Details

Date
1666
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
320 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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