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Lake Scene

1368–1644(?)

China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) ?

Medium
Album leaf, ink and color on silk
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1915.708
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An ink and color circular silk painting depicts a landscape where steep blue-green rock formations frame multi-story pavilions with reddish-brown roofs. Tiny figures stand upon an arched bridge at the bottom. Green dots convey foliage among the buildings, while muted brown washes define the water and distant mountains stretching across the background. A hazy sky completes the scene, emphasizing a delicate balance between nature and traditional architecture.

Lake Scene

1368–1644(?)

China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) ?

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