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Page from Shi Zhu Zhai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Page from Shi Zhu Zhai, a painting by an unknown artist, depicts a branch with green leaves and white flowers. The branch is brown and has several smaller branches extending from it. The leaves are oval-shaped and have a pointed tip. The flowers have five petals and are clustered together in groups. The background of the painting is a light beige color. There is a red seal or stamp in the bottom-right corner of the painting. The painting appears to be done in a traditional Chinese style. The paper or silk that the painting is on appears to be lightly stained. The image is rectangular. The painting is centered in the image.

Artwork Details

Medium
Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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