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Panel with Landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Panel with Landscape, by an unknown artist, depicts a landscape scene. The artwork features a beige background with darker beige and gray mountains scattered across the horizon. In front of the mountains are several buildings with gray roofs and red and orange trim. Trees are scattered throughout the scene. The buildings are situated on either side of a body of water or a large lake. There are two bridges extending over water. The first bridge is small and orange, located on the lower left. The second bridge is longer and gray, positioned on the lower right. The scene includes a cloudy sky. The color palette includes beige, gray, orange, and red. The image is bordered by a white frame.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Silk and metal thread tapestry (kesi) with ink and color
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 402 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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