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Landscape with the Moon

Shiokawa Bunrin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a landscape with a mountain range in the background, partially obscured by fog or mist. A full moon is visible in the sky above the mountains. In the foreground, there are trees and what appears to be tall grasses or reeds. The scene is rendered in shades of gray and beige on a long, narrow piece of paper or silk, with a gold border at the top and bottom. The artwork is titled "Landscape with the Moon" and is by artist Shiokawa Bunrin. The background behind the painting is a light-colored fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
407 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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