Zhang Zeduan Chinese, c. 1085 – 1145
Along the River During the Qingming Festival, early 12th century
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Unrolled from right to left, this five-metre handscroll moves from quiet farmland into the crowded commerce of the Northern Song capital, Bianjing, today's Kaifeng. More than 800 people fill its boats, bridges, shops and inns. Attributed to Zhang Zeduan, though its date and purpose are still debated, it was copied hundreds of times by later painters.
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At the Rainbow Bridge, a cargo boat swings toward the span with its mast not yet lowered. Crowds shout, and someone on the bridge lowers a rope to the crew.
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