

The painting depicts a man sitting and playing a lute. He wears a dark robe with a light-colored cloth wrapped around his waist. The man has a shaved head and a beard. His facial expression appears contemplative. The background of the painting features a branch with leaves in the upper left corner. The color palette is predominantly dark brown and black on a light brown background. There are several red stamps on the left side of the painting. The overall style is traditional Chinese art.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 253 × 623 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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