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Scholar admiring plum blossoms

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A vertical scroll painting depicts a man standing beside a large tree. The man wears a long robe and a conical hat. He faces right, looking at blossoming trees. His right hand rests on a cane. The trees have pink flowers. In the background, there are mountains and fog. The painting is sepia-toned with a light brown border. The border has a thin decorative line along its inner edge. The scroll is set against a white background with black edges.

Artwork details

Date:
13th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
265 × 624 px
Museum record:
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