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Scenic Sites in the Qianlong Emperor’s Southern Inspection Tour

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, narrow scroll painting on a brown background. The painting shows a landscape with rolling hills and trees. A winding path or road snakes through the lower part of the painting. There are several buildings and a pagoda in the distance. The top right corner of the painting features two lines of Chinese characters written in black ink. A decorative gold border surrounds the painting, consisting of small rectangles and lines. The border is set against a black background. The painting is attributed to the "Scenic Sites in the Qianlong Emperor’s Southern Inspection Tour" by an unknown artist. The overall composition is vertical, with the landscape unfolding from top to bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk tapestry (kesi) with ink and color
Culture
China
Dimensions
185 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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