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Tao Yuanming enjoying chrysanthemums

Du Jin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical scroll painting on beige paper or silk, with a black background on either side. A ruler is on the left side. The painting depicts a landscape scene in black ink with some red accents. A man in traditional clothing walks in the lower center, near a tree and plants. The scene includes a winding path, rocks and trees on a hillside. There are characters written in black ink at the top right. Two small red seals are at the bottom. The scene depicts "Tao Yuanming enjoying chrysanthemums" by Du Jin.

Artwork details

Date:
late 15th or early 16th century
Medium:
Hanging scrolls; ink and color on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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