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Real Figures of the King of Mountains (Sannō shinkei) 山王真形

Ōishi Shūga 大石周我

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two-panel artwork depicting a serene landscape. Mountain range in the background, with a large snow-capped mountain on the left and smaller mountains on the right. The sky above is light-colored with clouds. In the foreground, a body of water stretches across the image. On the left, a tree branch extends into the frame. On the right, a landmass with trees and structures is visible. Three birds are flying in the air. The artwork features a subdued color palette with shades of beige, gray, and black. The image appears to be a traditional Japanese-style painting.

Artwork Details

Date
Spring 1822
Medium
Ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 226 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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