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Landscape Painting of Figure in Woodland Setting

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a landscape with a figure in a woodland setting. The artwork features a horizontal rectangular composition. The dominant colors are shades of brown, green, and blue. In the background, there are mountains with lighter blue hues suggesting mist or fog. The foreground includes trees and bushes scattered across the lower part of the painting. The overall atmosphere appears serene and naturalistic. The painting style suggests traditional techniques with visible brushstrokes. The scene focuses on a solitary figure amidst the natural landscape. The artwork is set against a beige border surrounding the painting.

Artwork Details

Medium
Album leaf; color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
598 × 224 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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