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Landscape of the four seasons

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Landscape of the four seasons by Unidentified artist. Tall rocky mountains rise from the distance, rendered in dark and light grey shades. Trees with sparse leaves and bare branches are in the foreground and on the mountains. A waterfall is visible in the center, cascading down the mountain. Misty fog surrounds the base of the mountains, obscuring parts of the landscape. The artwork is done in shades of brown and grey on a brown background. A small red mark is visible on the bottom right. The image is bordered by a beige frame.

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 319 px
Museum record:
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