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Mythical realm

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a landscape scene. The artwork is a tall, vertically oriented rectangle. The background is a light brown color. In the top section, there are several birds flying in the sky. The sky also features several white clouds. In the landscape, there are several trees and bushes. Some of the trees are green, while others have blue and black brushstrokes. In the middle ground, there is a body of water with a bridge over it. On the other side of the bridge, there are several buildings. The buildings appear to be a temple or palace. The painting is titled "Mythical realm" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Silk tapestry (kesi) with ink and color
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
304 × 624 px
Museum record:
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