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Silent fisherman in an autumn wood

Shen Zhou

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, vertical painting on a beige background with a cream border. The painting depicts a wooded scene with trees in autumn. A figure in simple clothing sits on a rocky outcropping with their back to the viewer, fishing. The trees are drawn in black ink and have sparse leaves. The tree in the foreground has bare branches. The figure wears a simple hat. The top right corner of the painting features a block of Chinese characters written in black ink. There are also several red seals or stamps on the painting, one in the top-left corner and several in the bottom-right corner. A small ruler or measuring device is visible on the left side of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1475
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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