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Prose Poem on Fishing

Zhu Yunming

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a piece of calligraphy titled "Prose Poem on Fishing" by Zhu Yunming. The artwork features black Chinese characters written on a light grayish-beige background. The characters are written in a flowing script, varying in size and shape. The text fills the entire space, with no visible images or pictures. In the top-right and bottom-right corners, there are two small red seals. The seals appear to be stamps with intricate designs and Chinese characters. The background has a slightly textured appearance, resembling paper. The overall composition is simple, with the calligraphy being the primary focus. The artwork presents a traditional and elegant aesthetic.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1507
Medium:
Handscroll; ink on gold-flecked paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 304 px
Museum record:
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