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Scholars Strolling by the Waterfall

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sepia-toned painting of three men in traditional Asian robes. The man on the left has a long beard and wears a hat. He holds a staff in his right hand. The man in the middle wears his hair in a bun and looks down. The man on the right is smaller and holds a basket. Background shows a waterfall on the left and a tree on the right. The three men walk on a path. The painting has a worn appearance with visible signs of aging.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1650
Medium:
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
411 × 625 px
Museum record:
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