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Landscape Painting of Figure in Woodland Setting

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a woodland scene with a group of people. The scene shows five individuals standing in a dirt area. The person on the far left wears a tan outfit and a dark hat. The second person from the left wears a long dark robe and a conical hat. The third person from the left appears to be wearing a light-colored robe and a black hat. The fourth person from the left wears a light-colored outfit and sits on a stool. The fifth person from the left wears a light-colored outfit and a dark hat. The background features several brown mountains with some blue-gray areas. Green foliage appears on either side of the group. The sky above is dark brown with a few red and yellow marks. The entire scene is framed by a thin line on a beige background.

Artwork Details

Medium
Album leaf; color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
597 × 217 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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