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Thousand Character Classic

Zhan Jingfeng

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a branch with leaves and a stalk. The artwork is titled "Thousand Character Classic" by Zhan Jingfeng. The branch is drawn in black ink on a beige background. It extends from the bottom-left to the center-right. The branch has multiple leaves, varying in size and shape. Some leaves are long and thin, while others are shorter and wider. A stalk with seeds is present near the top. On the left side, there is a vertical strip with black calligraphy and several red stamps. On the right side, there are more red stamps and black calligraphy. The overall composition is simple, with a focus on the branch and its leaves.

Artwork Details

Date
1599
Medium
Handscroll; ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 345 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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