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Anchorage on a rainy night

Shen Zhou

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a landscape scene. A mountain range with multiple peaks and trees on the slopes fills most of the image. There are trees in the foreground and what appears to be a body of water is not visible but suggested in the lower part of the image. The color palette is predominantly shades of gray and black. The artwork includes calligraphy in black ink on a beige background at the top. The calligraphy runs vertically down the right side and there are red seals visible. The artwork is mounted on a beige background with a black border. The overall style appears traditional.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1477
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
269 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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