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Fisherman

Wu Zhen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a serene scene with a man in a small boat on a body of water. The boat is positioned in the lower right corner, with the man sitting and holding an object, likely a fishing rod. A large tree branch extends over the water from the left side of the image, with leaves and foliage visible. The background features a light brown color with darker shading to indicate the tree and surrounding foliage. The painting includes several red stamps and seals, as well as vertical black calligraphy on the right side. A color palette or scale is visible at the bottom of the image. The title of the painting is "Fisherman" by Wu Zhen.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1350
Medium
Handscroll; ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette