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Mountain Village in Autumn

Ōtagaki Rengetsu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting of a village in autumn. A large hill or mountain occupies the background. A group of thatched roof huts are gathered on the hill's slope. On the right side of the painting, several rounded structures resembling haystacks are depicted. The roofs are shaded darker on the right and lighter on the left. Dark trunks of trees are visible in front. A large tree branch curves over the scene from the top left corner.

Artwork Details

Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
458 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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