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Xie An Tours Mt. Dong with Courtesans, by Guo Xu, unspecified, 1526

Xie An Tours Mt. Dong with Courtesans

Guo Xu

1526

unspecified

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Xie An Tours Mt. Dong with Courtesans is a 1526 unspecified by Guo Xu, a Ming Painting work, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?
Guo Xu
When & what style?
1526 · Ming Painting
Where can I see it?
National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man with a long beard and a black hat, wearing a traditional Chinese robe. He is accompanied by three women, all dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, with their hair styled in buns. The background of the painting is a light yellow color. The man appears to be the central figure in the painting, with the women standing around him. The women are all looking at the man, who seems to be gazing off into the distance. The painting has a sense of calmness and serenity to it. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The light yellow background helps to highlight the figures in the foreground, creating a sense of contrast and visual interest. If you're interested in learning more about Chinese art, you might want to check out the work of Guo Xu.

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