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Red Cliffs and Green Valleys

Wang Meng

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red Cliffs and Green Valleys by Wang Meng: A vertical Chinese painting on beige paper with a landscape scene. A large tree with a thick trunk and sparse leaves stands on the right side. Two figures stand on a rocky outcropping to the left of the tree. A body of water stretches out behind them, and a mountain range is visible on the left. Chinese calligraphy is written in black ink at the top right. A narrow orange strip with black calligraphy runs vertically along the right edge. Small red seals are located at the bottom left and right corners.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1367
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
457 × 625 px
Museum record:
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