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A Pastoral Scene — China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) ?

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Written by: Emre AslanSpecialist · Miniature Painting
Chinese Works of Art · Catalogue no. 40250
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) ?

A Pastoral Scene

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Landscapes painted in blue and green mineral pigments often allude to the past or to paradise. Here the color may suggest that surrounded by nature, the figure can escape the hassles of the chaotic world.

Artist / MakerChina, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) ?
Date1271–1368(?)
Culture / OriginChina, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) ?
MediumAlbum leaf; ink and color on silk
DimensionsOverall: 20.2 x 18.8 cm (7 15/16 x 7 3/8 in.)
DepartmentChinese Art
TypePainting
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.

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