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Xiao Yi Obtaining the Lanting Manuscript from the Monk Biancai

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a scroll painting of three people. The scroll has a white border with holes along the top and bottom edges. The painting itself is on a brown background. There are three people in the painting. The person on the left sits in a tall chair with their feet on a footrest; they wear a green garment. The person in the middle sits on a low stool; they wear a white garment and a black hat. The person on the right stands; they wear a dark-colored garment and white pants. There is a red seal in the upper right corner of the painting. The overall composition is simple, with minimal background elements. The painting appears to be a traditional Chinese artwork.

Artwork Details

Medium
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 296 px
Public Domain
Yes
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