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Rocky Landscape

Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋暁斎

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rocky landscape with a range of mountains in the background. The mountains are drawn in shades of gray and brown. In the foreground, there are trees and smaller hills. A signature or seal is visible in the top-right corner. The artwork is framed by a thin gold border. The overall color palette of the image is monochromatic with shades of brown and gray. The style of the drawing appears to be traditional Japanese. The artist's name, Kawanabe Kyōsai, and the title, "Rocky Landscape," are associated with this image.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1887
Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
476 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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