Peony

601
17.0cm x 51.0cm

Wang Wu painted this fan using the “boneless manner” (mogu fa), in which blocks of color are used to define shapes without ink outlines.

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About this artwork

Title: Peony
Artist: wang li mu
Year: 601
Original dimensions: 17.0cm x 51.0cm
Format: Panoramic
Copyright status: Under copyright
Color palette: Monochrome
Perceived brightness: brilliant

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