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Village and Temples in Jiangnan

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a circular painting on a beige background. The circular painting is centered and has a sepia tone with shades of brown, green, and blue. The painting shows a landscape scene with trees, hills, and buildings. There are several trees scattered throughout the painting, some of which have bare branches. In the background, there are hills and mountains. The buildings appear to be traditional Chinese architecture with tiled roofs. The circular painting is surrounded by a beige border that is slightly darker than the background. The border has a textured appearance, suggesting it may be made of paper or silk. The overall effect of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, with the natural beauty of the landscape evoking a sense of calm.

Artwork Details

Date
early 15th century
Medium
Round fan mounted as an album leaf; ink, color, and gold on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 565 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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