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Magpies Gathering in a Grove by a Pavilion

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical, sepia-toned painting with a beige border. A large tree with bare branches and thick trunk sits on a rocky outcropping. The tree is on the right side, leaning left. A pagoda-style pavilion with a curved roof sits on the left side. Birds fly in the upper left corner. The background is a solid brown color. A mountain peak rises on the right. Small rocks and boulders are scattered around the base of the tree. Water flows over rocks on the left side. A steep cliff rises behind the pavilion. Several magpies are gathered in the tree.

Artwork Details

Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
212 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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