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Nine Songs

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown scroll painting depicting two people. The person on the left appears to be sitting and wearing a long dress. They have a dark hair style atop their head. Their face is white with black eyes and black brows. Their dress has a red sash. The person on the right appears to be standing and wearing a tan robe. They have short dark hair, a white face with black eyes and brows. Their hands are clasped. There are several trees on both sides, with most of the painting being the color brown due to deterioration. The scroll has holes along the top and bottom for hanging.

Artwork details

Date:
15th–16th century
Medium:
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 378 px
Museum record:
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