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Rainstorm over a River Village

Tanomura Chikuden

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a vertical scroll painting with a landscape scene. The painting is in shades of gray, brown, and black. A gold border surrounds the painting, with a green and gold patterned inner border. The painting shows a river village scene with mountains, trees, and a bridge. The mountains are in the background, with some fog or mist around them. In front of the mountains, there are several trees and bushes, as well as a few buildings that appear to be part of a village. A bridge spans the river, which runs through the center of the painting. The sky above is cloudy and gray. In the top-right corner of the painting, there is some Chinese calligraphy written vertically. The overall effect of the painting is one of serenity and tranquility, capturing a peaceful moment in time.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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