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室内風俗図屏風|Interior Scene with Books and Writing Implements, by Unknown, ink, 1640

室内風俗図屏風|Interior Scene with Books and Writing Implements

Unknown

1640

ink

panel

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

室内風俗図屏風|Interior Scene with Books and Writing Implements is a 1640 ink by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Writing Implement, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1640 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene scene of a woman sitting on a red box, her head resting on her arm. She is dressed in a white robe with red accents. The room is filled with books and writing implements on black shelves. A vase with flowers and a bowl sit on the top shelf. The background is a warm gold color. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes simplicity and elegance. The use of gold leaf adds a touch of luxury to the scene. The artist's use of simple shapes and muted colors creates a sense of calmness. To learn more about this style, explore the Baroque movement.

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