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Snow-covered Mountains

Xu Daoning

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown landscape painting of snow-covered mountains, featuring a large mountain with a steep peak on the left side and a flatter area on the right. There are smaller mountains and structures in the foreground and background. The painting depicts a serene and majestic scene with trees, possibly bare, suggesting a winter setting. A multi-story building or pagoda is on the left. The overall color palette is predominantly brown and shades of tan, with no vibrant colors. The painting appears old, with visible signs of aging such as cracks and discoloration on the surface. The title of the painting is "Snow-covered Mountains" and the artist is Xu Daoning.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1000
Medium:
Album leaf; painted silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
549 × 625 px
Museum record:
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