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Landscape

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Landscape painting with mountains, trees, and a body of water. The painting depicts a serene scene with a large rocky cliff on the left side and a smaller hill on the right. The cliff is covered in greenery and has a few bare trees. A body of water separates the cliff from the right side of the painting. On the right side, there are several trees, some with bare branches and others with green leaves. A small wooden bridge spans the water at the bottom left corner. Two people are standing on the bridge. A small building sits on the right side of the painting, near the bottom. The background features more mountains and a hazy sky. The painting is rendered in shades of gray, brown, and black ink on a beige background.

Artwork details

Date:
early 20th century, spurious date of 1577
Medium:
Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 239 px
Museum record:
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