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The Immortal, Zhong li

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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