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Palaces of Han, by Zhao Boju, unspecified, 1161

Palaces of Han

Zhao Boju

1161

unspecified

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Palaces of Han is a 1161 unspecified by Zhao Boju, a Song Landscape work, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?
Zhao Boju
When & what style?
1161 · Song Landscape
Where can I see it?
National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting shows a large, circular scene with a mountain in the background and a building in the foreground. The building has a courtyard with people standing around, and there are trees and plants surrounding it. The painting is detailed, with many small figures and objects visible. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, look up the artist Zhao Boju.

About the artist

Artist

Zhao Boju

Zhao Boju (Chinese: 赵伯驹; pinyin: Zhào Bójū; 1120–1182), was a Chinese painter during the early Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279).

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