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Crooked Pine

Wu Zhen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a painting titled "Crooked Pine" by Wu Zhen. The painting is on a brown background with visible texture. The painting features a large tree with a twisted trunk that curves to the right. The tree has sparse foliage and is depicted on a rocky outcrop. A smaller tree branch with sparse leaves is on the right. The image is rendered primarily in shades of brown. The artwork includes vertical Chinese calligraphy on the left side. The edges have a decorative border. The composition features a prominent tree against a simple background.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1335
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
301 × 624 px
Museum record:
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