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Gathering of government officials

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape painting with a mountainous background. The painting is on a brown background with a border around it. The border has a tan color with green leaves and flowers on it. The painting itself shows a mountain range with trees on the right side and a body of water on the left. A curved path winds through the mountains. There are several people standing on a hill in the foreground. The painting also features Chinese calligraphy at the top. The calligraphy is written in black ink and consists of several lines of text. Two red stamps are placed on either side of the calligraphy. The overall atmosphere of the painting is serene and peaceful, with a focus on natural beauty.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1551
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
378 × 624 px
Museum record:
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