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Bamboo and rocks

Li Kan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a landscape scene. Two panels are shown side by side. Bamboo stalks and leaves are painted on the two panels. A large rock formation sits on the bottom right. Small plants are painted on the bottom left. The background of the painting is a light brown color. A strip of white is at the top and bottom. Black calligraphy writing is on the left panel. A thin black line separates the two panels.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1318
Medium:
Pair of hanging scrolls; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
363 × 624 px
Museum record:
View original
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