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Recluse washing his feet in a stream

Chen Guan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a fan-shaped painting on a light brown background. A recluse is shown sitting on a rocky outcropping by a stream, washing his feet. The recluse wears a traditional Chinese hat and simple clothing. He sits on a rocky area with trees and bushes. The stream runs in front of him. The painting includes several trees and bushes on the hillside. There are red stamps and calligraphy on the painting and the border. The image also includes several lines of small text at the bottom. The background of the painting is a light beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1629
Medium
Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 290 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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