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Landscape in the style of Huang Gongwang

Mo Shilong

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical scroll painting depicts a mountain landscape. The painting is rendered primarily in shades of gray, brown, and black ink on a light gray background. In the foreground, there are several large boulders and trees. A winding path leads to a structure in the middle ground. The middle ground features a building or structure with a tiled roof. Trees and shrubs are scattered throughout the composition. In the background, there are several large mountains or hills, some with steep sides. The painting includes several lines of Chinese calligraphy in black ink on the left and top. Two red seals are visible on the top. The overall composition is in a traditional Chinese style. The painting is framed by a narrow beige border.

Artwork details

Date:
1581
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
226 × 624 px
Museum record:
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