明 宋懋晉 樓居圖 扇|Dwelling in Landscape
The Met
Artist: Song Maojin|Unidentified artist(Chinese, active late 16th century–early 17th century)
Date: 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on gold paper
Dimensions: 6 1/4 x 18 1/4 in. (15.9 x 46.4 cm)
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A fan-shaped landscape painting with a large tree, buildings, and mountains under a light sky
Detailed Description
This fan-shaped painting features a landscape rendered in muted tones of green, brown, and grey on a light beige background. The composition is divided into distinct areas by a winding path or stream. On the left, a tall, gnarled tree with a thick, light brown trunk and dark green foliage stands prominently on a small rise. Below and to the right of this tree, a small, simple building with a light roof and walls is partially visible behind a low, light brown fence or wall. In the center, a cluster of green trees and dense foliage covers a central hill. Within this foliage, a multi-story building with a distinctive, layered roof structure is visible. A winding, dark grey path or stream begins at the bottom center and extends upwards and to the right, separating the central landmass from the right side of the painting. On the right, dark, rugged mountain or rock formations rise, rendered with dark grey and black washes, creating a sense of depth. In the upper right corner, vertical black text is visible, followed by a small red seal.
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