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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
Public Domain
Yes
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