清 佚名 倣王翬 倣仇實父採菱圖 扇|Gathering Water Chestnuts
The Met
Artist: Wang Hui|Unidentified artist(Chinese, 1632–1717)
Date: 18th century or later, spurious date of 1706
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 6 3/4 x 20 in. (17.1 x 50.8 cm)
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A landscape painting on a fan, showing a village by water, trees, and distant mountains
Detailed Description
This is a fan-shaped painting, rendered in a muted palette of greens, grays, browns, and black ink on a light-colored ground. The artwork depicts a landscape with a village situated by a body of water. On the far left, black calligraphic text is arranged vertically, followed by two red seals. The text reads: "戊辰秋日寫於滬上", "仿石田筆意", and "王震". A winding path, bordered by trees with sparse foliage, enters from the left edge and leads towards a cluster of buildings. The central part of the painting features a wide body of water, possibly a lake or river, with several small buildings situated along its banks. These structures have dark roofs and light-colored walls, some appearing to be built close to or over the water. Dense green foliage and various trees, including some with full canopies and others with more delicate branches, surround the buildings and line the water's edge. Behind the central village, hills rise, covered with dark green trees, and a prominent, light-colored rock formation is visible. Towards the right, more buildings are visible amidst the trees. A narrow bridge or pathway crosses a section of the water or a stream. Further to the right, terraced fields or pathways ascend a gentle slope. In the lower right, a distinctive weeping willow-like tree with long, drooping branches stands near the water. The painting's composition creates a sense of depth, with elements receding into the background.
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