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Autumn Sunset Along the River

Autumn Sunset Along the River

1692 - 1751

Fang Shishu 方士庶

Chinese

Three thatched buildings enclosed by a fence stand before a bamboo grove at the right of the composition. A group of trees with dots of red and orange to indicate the autumn colors occupies the foreground. A river, with a fisherman in a small boat, traverses the left portion of the composition. Rolling hills appear in the background.

Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and light color on mica-coated paper; with artist's inscription, signature, and seals

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

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