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Watermill in the Mountains

Kishi Ganryo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A vertical scroll painting on beige paper depicts a mountain landscape with a watermill. A blue border surrounds the painting. A tree with sparse leaves grows on a steep slope. A building with a sloping roof is nestled among mountains on the left. A mountain peak is visible in the distance on the left. The painting includes vertical black and red calligraphy on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
334 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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