屏風尽図屏風|Screens within Screens

屏風尽図屏風|Screens within Screens

Unknown

1750

ink

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a pair of six-panel folding screens, made with ink, color, and gold on gilt paper. The screens show various scenes, including a boat on water, a bird perched on a branch, and a mountain in the distance. One interesting detail is the use of gold leaf to create a sense of depth and luxury in the painting. The gold accents add a touch of opulence to the overall design. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.

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