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Landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black-and-white landscape drawing titled "Landscape" by an unknown artist. The drawing depicts a landscape with a large body of water in the background and a mountainous shoreline in the foreground. The water is dotted with several small boats, and a bridge spans the water in the center of the image. On the left side of the image, there is a structure with a sloping roof and a fence. The shoreline is lined with trees and bushes, and people are scattered throughout the scene. In the distance, there appears to be a plume of smoke rising from behind a hill. The sky above is hazy. The overall scene is detailed and intricate, with many visual elements.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
455 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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