The image depicts a drawing of tall grass and flowers. The drawing is done in shades of gray on a beige background. The grass is drawn in various lengths and angles, with some blades overlapping others. The flowers are small and have five petals each, with dark centers. They are scattered throughout the drawing, some among the grass and others above it. The overall effect is one of gentle movement, as if the grass and flowers are swaying in the breeze. The drawing is titled "Narcissus" and is attributed to the artist Zhao Mengjian.
Artwork Details
- Date
- mid-13th century
- Medium
- Handscroll; ink on paper
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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