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Eight Horses

Zhao Mengfu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a traditional Chinese painting titled "Eight Horses" by Zhao Mengfu, but only two horses are shown. Two horses are drawn in black and brown ink on a tan background. The horse on the left is tan with a darker mane and tail, facing right. The horse on the right is dark brown with a lighter-colored saddle blanket and ornate decorations on its bridle and saddle. The horse on the right faces forward and slightly right. There are several red seals and some black calligraphy on the right side of the image.

Artwork Details

Medium
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 426 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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