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Autumn Mountains, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), early 16th century 明朝. Handscroll; ink on gold-flecked paper.

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Handscroll; ink on gold-flecked paper · 32 × 489 cm · Art Institute of Chicago

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Museum title
Autumn Mountains 秋山圖
Artist
Wen Zhengming 文徵明 (Chinese, 1470-1559)
Date
Ming dynasty (1368–1644), early 16th century 明朝
Medium
Handscroll; ink on gold-flecked paper
Dimensions
32 × 489 cm (12 9/16 × 192 1/2 in.)
Credit line
Kate S. Buckingham Endowment Fund
Image license
CC0 1.0 · Public domain
Museum record
Art Institute of Chicago

Artist’s life 1470–1559

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