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Palaces among Autumn Mountains

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A painting by Unidentified artist titled "Palaces among Autumn Mountains" depicts a circular landscape with buildings and mountains. The circle is centered and takes up most of the frame, with a beige border around it. The landscape is dominated by shades of brown, green, and red, with several buildings, including pagodas and other structures with tiled roofs. The buildings are surrounded by trees and mountains in the background, with the mountains depicted in various shades of brown and green. The overall scene is serene and peaceful, with no visible people or animals. The painting is rendered in a traditional style, with intricate details and textures visible throughout. The beige border is textured, resembling canvas or fabric.

Artwork Details

Medium
Round fan mounted as an album leaf; ink, color, and gold on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 569 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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