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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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