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Sugawara Michizane Traveling to Dazaifu

Unknown

1616

unspecified

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Baroque

Dominant colour

Sugawara Michizane Traveling to Dazaifu is a 1616 unspecified by Unknown, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1616
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of people traveling, with a central figure in a cart surrounded by others on horseback and on foot. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees, hills, and clouds, with a few buildings visible in the distance. The painting features a range of colors, including shades of green, brown, and beige, with some areas of gold leaf. The style is reminiscent of traditional Japanese art, with bold lines and flat perspectives.