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Immortal Holding a Peach

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts an old man with a long black beard and mustache. He wears a blue headband tied at the back, and a white robe with blue accents. The man holds a peach in his hands. His body faces left; his head is turned to the right. The background is a light brown color with some darker brown spots and green accents. A green leaf-like design is at the top. The title of the painting is "Immortal Holding a Peach".

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Silk tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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