

The image depicts a simple drawing of a man sitting cross-legged on the ground. The man is bald, with his head tilted down and to the right, and appears to be reading from a book held in his left hand. His right elbow rests on his right knee. He wears a simple robe with a high collar. The drawing uses shades of brown on a beige background. A red seal is in the bottom left corner. The man sits on a curved line that may represent a shadow or a cloak. The overall composition is simple and contemplative.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1332
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink on paper
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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