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Landscape in the Style of Guo Xi

Tan Song

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Landscape in the Style of Guo Xi by Tan Song: The image shows a black and white painting of a landscape with a large tree on a hillside. The painting features a large tree with a long curved trunk growing on a hillside, with a smaller tree beside it. The hillside is dotted with small buildings, and there are more trees and hills in the background. The sky above is cloudy and gray. The painting is done in a traditional Chinese style with intricate details. There are several lines of text written vertically on the left side of the painting. The overall color tone is sepia. The painting depicts a serene and natural scene with a focus on the tree and the landscape. The image has a classic and timeless feel to it.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1748
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 483 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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