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Landscapes

Tang Yin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts the work of Tang Yin titled "Landscapes". The painting features a landscape scene with a body of water, possibly a lake or river, occupying most of the composition. The water is rendered in various shades of gray and brown. In the foreground, there are several trees with bare branches, some of which appear to be weeping willows. A small structure, resembling a pavilion or a building with a tiled roof and a railing, is situated on the shore. A figure stands near the structure. In the background, there are hills or mountains with some trees. The sky appears hazy and features some clouds. The painting includes several red seals and a column of Chinese calligraphy on the right side. The overall color palette of the painting is monochromatic, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene.

Artwork Details

Medium
Eight album leaves mounted as a handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 455 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette