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Wangchuan Villa

Wang Yuanqi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Landscape with a villa, depicted in a traditional Chinese painting style. The scene features a river with a small boat containing two people, one rowing and the other sitting. A bridge connects the riverbank to a landmass on the right. The riverbank is lined with large boulders and trees. In the background, a large building with a tiled roof and multiple levels is visible. The building appears to be situated on a hillside, surrounded by more trees and boulders. The distant background features mountains under a gray sky. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of beige, gray, and blue.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1711
Medium
Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 353 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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