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Landscape

Kawabata Gyokushō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Landscape by Kawabata Gyokushō. A painting of a landscape with mountains and trees. The painting depicts a large rocky cliff on the right side with trees on top and in front of it. There are several trees in the foreground. A body of water is below the cliff. In the background, there are more mountains and a hazy sky. The painting has a beige border with a patterned design. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of brown, green, and gray. The overall atmosphere is serene and peaceful.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1887–92
Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
479 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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