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Ink bamboo

Li Shan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ink painting of bamboo on paper with calligraphy. The painting depicts a branch of bamboo in black ink in the lower left corner. The calligraphy is written in black ink and covers most of the right side and upper left corner of the paper. The background of the painting is a light gray-beige color. Red stamps are in the top left and bottom left corners. The painting is framed by a white border around the paper. The artwork is by Li Shan, titled "Ink Bamboo".

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1749
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
375 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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