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Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white landscape painting depicting a figure standing on a rocky shore. The figure wears a long robe and appears to carry a staff or object in one hand. The figure faces right. A large tree with a twisted trunk and branches grows from the left side. Several rocks and boulders are scattered throughout the foreground. In the background, there are mountains. The sky appears cloudy or foggy. The image has a decorative border around the edges. The border has a patterned design. The overall style suggests an Asian-inspired painting.

Artwork Details

Medium
Hanging scroll; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
393 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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