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Tai Kyokuden Temple in Kyoto; Built in 1895

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a painting of the Tai Kyokuden Temple in Kyoto; Built in 1895. The painting shows a large temple complex with multiple buildings. The buildings are predominantly red with gray roofs. There are trees scattered throughout the complex. People are walking around the complex. In the background, there are mountains and a body of water. The painting is on a beige background, and the entire image is on a brown surface. The painting is an illustration of an Asian-style temple complex.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1895–1900
Medium:
Hanging scroll; color on silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
466 × 624 px
Museum record:
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