

Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers
A long, narrow painting depicting a landscape with water and mountains. The painting is in shades of brown, gray, and black with hints of color. It has a brown border with a repeating tan pattern. The painting shows a large body of water with several boats on it. In the foreground, there is a tree on a hillside. In the background, there are mountains and more trees. The sky is cloudy and hazy. The overall effect is one of serene and peaceful scenery. The title of the painting is "Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers" by an artist whose name is not specified.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 16th century
- Medium
- One of a triptych of hanging scrolls; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 291 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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