清 佚名 倣王翬 倣李成山水圖 軸|Landscape after Li Cheng
The Met
Artist: Wang Hui|Unidentified artist(Chinese, 1632–1717)
Date: 18th century or later, spurious date of 1680
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Dimensions: 14 1/2 x 11 1/8 in. (36.8 x 28.3 cm)
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Monochrome ink painting of a mountainous landscape with buildings, trees, waterfalls, and a winding river
Detailed Description
A vertical monochrome ink painting depicts a dense mountainous landscape rendered in shades of brown and grey. The upper portion features a light, hazy sky above towering, rounded mountains that fill the majority of the composition. Fine lines and ink washes define the contours and textures of the numerous peaks, some appearing pointed, others softly curved. A narrow, multi-tiered path or bridge is visible ascending a steep mountain slope on the upper right. The middle ground is densely populated with various trees; some are depicted with intricate bare branches, while others form clusters of dark, coniferous foliage, particularly in the valleys and along the slopes. Several buildings with distinct, peaked roofs are nestled into the mountainsides. A prominent multi-story structure is situated on a mid-level slope on the right, and another complex of buildings is visible on the left, adjacent to a series of cascading waterfalls. These waterfalls flow into a winding river that traverses the lower section of the painting. Multiple bridges, some appearing as simple planks and others more substantial, span the river in the lower-left and lower-right areas. Along the riverbanks, smaller, simpler structures with peaked roofs are visible, surrounded by rocks and sparse vegetation. The entire scene is characterized by detailed brushwork and subtle tonal variations, which contribute to the visual depth. Vertical script and several red square seals are present in the upper-left corner, with additional red seals in the lower-left.
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