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Lake and Mountains

Hashimoto Gahō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting 'Lake and Mountains by Hashimoto Gahō' depicts a serene landscape with a lake and mountains. The artwork is rendered in shades of gray and beige, with darker tones used for the mountains and trees, and lighter tones for the mist and water. The composition is dominated by the mountains and a large landmass or peninsula extending into the lake. The artist has used brush strokes to create a sense of movement in the water and foliage. In the top-right corner, there are two red seals and some black calligraphy. The background of the painting is beige, with a gold border around the edges.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1885–89
Medium:
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
459 × 624 px
Museum record:
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