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Palace Landscape

1000s

China, Northern Song dynasty

(960–1127)
Medium
album leaf; ink, color, and gold on silk
Measurements
Overall: 33 x 41.6 cm (13 x 16 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 1971.40
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Location
Not on view
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An ink and color painting on silk in a circular format depicts an intricate architectural complex nestled against rugged mountains. To the left, multi-tiered buildings with gold accents cluster among jagged rock formations. Fine lines, gnarled trees with detailed foliage, and layered green washes define the dense composition. To the right, the landscape recedes toward distant peaks and a winding path. A vertical strip with red seals borders the far right.

Palace Landscape

1000s

China, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127)

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