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Autumn Landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting "Autumn Landscape" by an unknown artist depicts a landscape scene. The scene features a mountainous area with trees and a body of water. The trees have leaves that are changing colors, indicating autumn. The mountains are brown and gray, with some red and orange hues from the trees. A small wooden bridge is on the left side of the painting. In the foreground, there are several buildings, possibly a village or a small town. The buildings have tiled roofs and are surrounded by trees. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of brown, gray, and green. The painting is rendered in a traditional style, with bold brushstrokes and intricate details. The artwork is large, rectangular in shape, and appears to be on a beige background. The edges of the painting are surrounded by a thin white border.

Artwork Details

Medium
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 408 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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