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Water Buffalo

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a man and two water buffalo. The man sits in a boat made from the hide of one of the water buffalo. The boat and man are surrounded by water. A large tree grows on the left side. The background shows a hill with a mountain behind it. The man holds a long pole. The water buffalo standing on the shore looks at the man. The man and one water buffalo are dark brown. The other water buffalo is brown with blue lines. The sky and land are orange and green.

Artwork Details

Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 495 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette