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Children playing in the palace garden

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a scene of children playing in a garden. The garden has a brown background with trees and several structures. The structures have tiled roofs and appear to be of Asian design. There are multiple children in the scene, some wearing white, others in red, blue, or other colors. The children are engaged in various activities such as sitting, standing, or running. Some children are on a raised structure with triangular sides. The scene includes a pavilion with a black roof and a red interior. The children are surrounded by objects, including tables and small animals. The image has a blue border at the top and bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 14th–15th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
327 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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