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Landscape after Huang Gongwang

Wang Shimin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The fan-shaped artwork, titled "Landscape after Huang Gongwang" by Wang Shimin, depicts a serene landscape scene. The artwork features a mountainous terrain with trees and bushes on a beige background. The mountains are rendered in shades of grey and brown. In the foreground, trees and bushes are scattered across the landscape. The artwork includes Chinese calligraphy at the top and two red seals, one on the top left and one on the bottom left. The fan shape is divided into sections by thin lines, and the artwork is set against a plain white background. The overall composition presents a tranquil scene with a focus on natural elements.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1677
Medium
Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on white paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 293 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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