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Xiantang Estuary

Xia Gui

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown landscape painting with mountains in the background and tree-covered hills in the foreground. A tree with a thick trunk and sparse leaves leans to the right. The painting depicts a hazy scene with minimal contrast between the mountains and sky. The mountains are dark gray and have a hazy appearance. The sky and mountains blend together. There is a white border around the painting. The painting is titled "Xiantang Estuary" and is by artist Xia Gui.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1200
Medium
Album leaf; ink and color silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 583 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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