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Landscape in the Style of Zhao Boju (Fang Zhao Boju shanshui)

Wang Hui

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Landscape in the Style of Zhao Boju by Wang Hui: The painting depicts a serene mountain landscape with a large mountain peak at the top right corner, covered in greenery and trees. The mountain slopes down to a valley with sparse trees and a body of water. In the foreground, there are several trees and rocks. The painting is rendered in muted colors, including shades of green, brown, and beige. The sky above is light brown with no distinct features. There are two red seals and a column of black Chinese calligraphy on the top left side. The entire image is surrounded by a beige border.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1654
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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