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Going Upriver on the Qingming Festival

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a traditional Chinese painting of a lively scene. A large river runs through the center, with a curved stone bridge spanning it. On the river, several boats are visible. The bridge and river are surrounded by numerous buildings with dark roofs and red accents. Many people are present, walking on the bridge, in the buildings, and along the riverbanks. Some individuals are standing under awnings. Trees with bare branches and a few with blossoms are scattered throughout the scene. The background features a hill with more buildings and trees. The entire scene is rendered on a brown background.

Artwork details

Medium:
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 248 px
Museum record:
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