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Examining Antiques at Literati Gathering

Wang Li Mu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a painting of a scene with several people and objects. The painting features four people dressed in traditional clothing. One person, on the right, wears a black top with white pants and holds a red and green box. Another person, to their left, wears a white robe. A third person sits on the left, dressed in green pants and a white top with blue trim. A fourth person sits on the bottom left. The background shows a table with various objects on it, including vases and other items. A shelf on the right displays several objects, including a large green vase. A frame on the left wall contains an indistinct image. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of brown, beige, and green dominating the scene. The title of the painting is "Examining Antiques at Literati Gathering" and the artist is Wang Li Mu.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
543 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette