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Landscapes in the styles of ancient masters

Wang Jian

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Landscape painting with mountains, trees, and a body of water, in the styles of ancient masters by Wang Jian. The painting depicts a mountainous landscape with a large mountain on the left side. The mountain is light brown with darker shading to indicate depth and texture. There are several trees on the mountain, some with green leaves and others bare. In the foreground, there are several smaller hills and trees. A body of water is on the right side of the painting. There are several red stamps in the bottom corners. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of brown, gray, and green. The style is traditional Chinese.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Album of eighteen leaves; ink and color on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
587 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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