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Landscape with Pavilion and Willows

Shen Zhou

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a serene landscape with a pavilion and willows. A large body of water dominates the scene, with a small island or peninsula in the background featuring a prominent hill or mountain. The foreground showcases a pavilion with a tiled roof and a railing, situated on the shore of the water. Two large willow trees with drooping branches are positioned to the right of the pavilion. A smaller tree with blue-green leaves is visible to the left. In the distance, several boats are scattered across the water. The sky above is a light pinkish-beige hue, while the mountains in the background are rendered in shades of gray. The entire scene is set against a beige background. The painting was created by Shen Zhou.

Artwork Details

Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 395 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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