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Farewell at the Bridge of the Hanging Rainbow

Tang Yin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white landscape painting with a boat on a body of water, trees on a rocky shore, and a bridge in the background. A mountain range is visible in the distance. The painting has a light gray background with several red seals and stamps. The painting is titled "Farewell at the Bridge of the Hanging Rainbow" by Tang Yin. The image depicts a serene scene with a small boat on the water, and a group of trees growing out of a rocky shoreline. The bridge in the background has multiple arches and appears to be made of stone or concrete. The mountain range in the distance is hazy and indistinct. The red seals and stamps are scattered throughout the image, some of them circular and others square. The overall effect of the painting is one of calmness and tranquility.

Artwork Details

Date
datable to 1508
Medium
Handscroll; ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
598 × 297 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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