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Landscape with Trees in the Manner of Ni Zan (1301–1374)

Dong Qichang

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A Chinese painting on paper or silk with a light brown background. The painting depicts a landscape with trees and rocks. The trees are tall and slender with sparse foliage. There are several trees clustered together on the right side of the painting. In the foreground, there are several large rocks. The painting is done in black ink with some red stamps. There is a long, narrow strip of paper on the left side with Chinese calligraphy. The calligraphy is also present on the right side of the painting. The painting is rectangular and has a beige border around it.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1622–25
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
367 × 625 px
Museum record:
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