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The Strange Pines of Mount Tiantai

Dai Benxiao

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Strange Pines of Mount Tiantai by Dai Benxiao. Vertical scroll painting on paper, mainly in black and white with hints of red. The painting depicts a landscape with mountains, rocks, and trees. A winding path leads through the mountains. The mountains have steep cliffs and sparse vegetation. Two figures stand on a peak at the top of the mountain. The painting is framed by a beige border. Chinese calligraphy is written vertically on the top left. The calligraphy is mostly black with one red character. The painting style is traditional Chinese. The composition is detailed with varying shades of gray. The artwork presents a serene and contemplative scene.

Artwork details

Date:
1687
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
329 × 624 px
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