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Dragon Pine on Mount Huang

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a large, old tree growing on a cliff. The tree has a thick, twisted trunk and branches that extend to the left. The cliff is gray and rocky, with some greenery at the bottom. The background of the painting is a light brown color. There are Chinese characters written in black ink at the top right corner of the painting. The painting is framed by a beige border. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of gray, brown, and black. The tree and cliff are the main focus of the painting.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1660
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and pale color on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
303 × 624 px
Museum record:
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