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Lofty Recluse in Autumn Mountains

Wang Duo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A vertical scroll painting depicting a landscape with mountains, trees, and a body of water. The painting is in shades of black, white, and gray, with some brown. The mountains are rugged and rocky, with some trees and bushes growing on them. A steep cliff is on the right. In the foreground, there are several trees and bushes, as well as a small building or structure. The body of water is likely a river or lake, and appears to be calm. There is a column of Chinese characters on the left side of the painting. The overall style of the painting is traditional Chinese art, with bold brushstrokes and simple composition.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1651
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
299 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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