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Inn and Travelers in Snowy Mountains

Yuan Yao

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a snowy mountain landscape with a large mountain in the background, and a smaller one in the foreground. The mountains are covered in snow and have steep, rocky faces. In the foreground, there is a small village or inn with several buildings, including a pagoda-style structure. There are also trees and bushes scattered throughout the scene. The sky is dark and cloudy. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of brown and beige. The painting is framed by a black border, with a decorative beige border at the top and bottom. The artwork is titled "Inn and Travelers in Snowy Mountains" by Yuan Yao.

Artwork Details

Date
1745
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
424 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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