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Landscape

Zhang Ruitu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Landscape by Zhang Ruitu: A long, vertical painting on beige paper. The artwork depicts a mountainous scene with multiple mountain peaks shrouded in mist and clouds. Dark trees and foliage are painted on the bottom half with more mist below. A vertical line of Chinese characters runs along the right side with a red square seal. The painting's color palette is primarily monochromatic with varying shades of brown and black.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on satin
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette