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Landscape

Kushiro Unsen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Landscape by Kushiro Unsen. Vertical, rectangular painting on beige background. The painting depicts a mountainous landscape with trees and winding paths. The dominant colors are shades of gray, black, and white. A large mountain peak is in the background. Trees and foliage are scattered throughout the scene. A teal border surrounds the painting. The border has a thin gold line on the inner and outer edges. The painting is framed by a black background. The overall composition is a traditional Asian-style landscape. The painting includes Asian script in the upper left corner. The script is written vertically.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on satin
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
198 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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