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The Last Three Months of the Year

Ding Liangxian

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Last Three Months of the Year by Ding Liangxian: A traditional Chinese illustration on aged paper with visible wear and discoloration. The scene depicts multiple figures in traditional Chinese clothing, with black hair, and some wearing hats. The figures are in various settings; some are outdoors and others are indoors. In the top left, a figure sits within an archway. To the right, a woman stands on a patio; beside her is an open doorway with a man standing inside. In the bottom left, people are on a balcony and on ground level. Trees and mountains are in the background. The roofs of the buildings have black tiles and ornate designs. Chinese characters are written vertically and horizontally throughout the image. The color palette includes shades of orange, black, and beige. There are bare trees and foliage.

Artwork Details

Medium
Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
513 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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