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Scholars in a landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a carved stone sculpture titled "Scholars in a landscape" by an unknown artist. The sculpture features a large, irregularly shaped white stone with a smooth, glossy surface. The stone is carved to depict a landscape scene with a small tree, a pagoda-style building on the left side. The tree has a thick trunk and branches and appears to be positioned on a flat area. The sculpture sits on a dark-colored base carved with a design resembling leaves or foliage. The base has a rounded shape with a flat bottom. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
528 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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