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Landscapes of the Four Seasons

Xie Shichen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, narrow scroll painting titled "Landscapes of the Four Seasons" by Xie Shichen. The painting features a landscape scene with mountains in the background and trees in the foreground on a beige background. The scene includes a body of water with a boat and a pagoda-style building. Trees are scattered throughout the scene and appear to be bare, suggesting winter. The painting is framed by a brown border with a simple design at the top. The overall color palette is monochromatic, with shades of brown and black. The painting is presented against a black background.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1560
Medium:
Set of four hanging scrolls; ink and color on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
204 × 624 px
Museum record:
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