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Gathering of Philosophers

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A horizontal, sepia-toned artwork divided into two sections. The left section depicts several men sitting around a low table on the floor; one man sits on a cushion on the floor and writes on a piece of paper on the table. The men wear traditional robes and headwear, possibly hats or headscarves. The right section shows several men standing in a line or group; one man appears to carry a long object on his shoulder, some hold staffs. The men on the right wear similar traditional robes and headwear. The background features gray shading suggestive of rocks or mountains. The paper appears aged with darker gray splotches throughout. The artwork style appears to be Asian-inspired, possibly Chinese. The composition suggests a scene involving scholars or philosophers gathered for discussion.

Artwork Details

Medium
Handscroll; black and white on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
598 × 242 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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