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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
Museum record:
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