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Landscape with Pavilion

Kenkō Shōkei 賢江祥啓

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Landscape with a pavilion, created by Kenkō Shōkei. The painting depicts a landscape with a pavilion. The scene shows a rocky cliff on the left and a tree on the right. A small building with a tiled roof sits at the base of the tree. The background features mountains and a body of water. The painting includes a border with a green and gold pattern. The artwork is rendered in black ink on a beige background. Chinese characters are written in black ink at the top. A red seal is visible on the right side. The overall composition presents a serene and natural setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1478–80
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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