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Drinking and Composing Poetry

Yao Shou

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white ink painting on beige paper. Three people wearing traditional Asian robes sit on the ground in a clearing surrounded by trees and foliage. The figure on the left sits with their back to the viewer, while the two on the right face the viewer. The person on the far right appears to be pouring liquid from a vessel. In the background, mountains are visible to the left. Brush strokes and ink washes create texture and depth. A vertical red seal is visible in the top-right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1485
Medium
Handscroll; ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 242 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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