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The Three Scholars

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Three Scholars by Unidentified artist: A monochromatic ink painting on paper depicting three elderly men in traditional scholar robes. The man on the left wears a long, flowing robe with a belt around his waist and holds a scroll. The man in the middle sits behind a low table and wears a similar robe. The man on the right kneels on the ground, wearing a hat and a long robe, and appears to be presenting or receiving the scroll. The background is plain with some Chinese calligraphy and red seals.

Artwork Details

Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
362 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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