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Maple Viewing at Kai'anji Temple

Shibata Zeshin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A vertical, rectangular painting on beige-colored paper or silk, possibly with a slightly wrinkled texture. In the bottom-left corner, a rocky outcropping with a few small trees and bushes. Two tree branches with vibrant red leaves extend from the bottom-right corner and center-left side. In the background, several boats are on a body of water. Distant mountains are visible on the horizon. The sky above is a muted, cloudy gray-brown color. The painting depicts a serene autumn scene with a focus on the red maple leaves.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
243 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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