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The Daming Palace

Wang Zhenpeng

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Daming Palace by Wang Zhenpeng: A black and white drawing of a Chinese palace complex. The image shows multiple buildings with pagoda-style roofs, some with multiple tiers. A few of the roofs have a flame or finial on top. The buildings are intricately drawn with details such as windows, doors, and ornate roof decorations. In the foreground, there are bare tree branches. The background is a mottled gray color, resembling aged paper. Two smaller, similar structures are floating in the air to the right. The overall style is traditional Chinese architecture.

Artwork Details

Date
early 15th century
Medium
Handscroll; ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 393 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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